Athens, Michigan

Athens: Village in Michigan

About

Athens is a village located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,024 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 996 inhabitants.

The village was created 193 years ago in 1830.

Athens locator map
Location of Athens on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Athens

Population : 996 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Calhoun County
Postal code : 49011
Area : 2.62 km2
Altitude : 889 feet / 271 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1831 (193 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 01:15:52 (25th April 2024)
Density : 380 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.81% (2010-2020)
Calhoun County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Athens Highlighted locator map image
Calhoun County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Athens Highlighted
Calhoun County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Athens Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Athens is located at 42°5'19"N 85°14'5"W (42.0886600, -85.2347100).

Athens map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 2.81% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,024 - census
2011 1,015 -0.89% estimation process
2012 1,012 -0.3% estimation process
2013 1,012 0% estimation process
2014 1,010 -0.2% estimation process
2015 1,005 -0.5% estimation process
2016 1,001 -0.4% estimation process
2017 999 -0.2% estimation process
2018 996 -0.3% estimation process
2019 996 0% estimation process
2020 996 0% estimation process

Athens zip code is 49011. County name: Calhoun, County fips: 26025

People born in Athens (2)

People born in Athens, including Business academic Ross G. Walker, U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Lyle H. Miller, .

List

Schools in Athens

College & universities near Athens, MI

Code Name City ZIP
456515 Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek Battle Creek (MI) 49015

Stations (16)

Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, MI

Code Name Address Type
BTL Battle Creek Transportation Center 104 Capital Ave. S.W. RAIL
KAL Kalamazoo Transportation Center 459 North Burdick St. RAIL
ALI Albion station 300 North Eaton St. RAIL
JXN Jackson station 501 E. Michigan Ave. RAIL
DOA Dowagiac station 200 Depot Drive RAIL

Post offices near Athens

Post Office Name City ZIP
Athen Post Office Athens (MI) 49011

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  • Athens , Louisiana village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 265 people.
  • Athens , Kansas unincorporated community in Woodson County, Kansas, USA with a population of 47 people.

Other cities in Calhoun County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Battle Creek 50,799 The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Bedford 32,199 Township in Monroe County, Michigan
Oak Park 29,293 City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Marshall 3,117 City in the U.
Marengo 2,223 Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Brownlee Park 2,108 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Homer 1,643 Village in Calhoun County, Michigan
Eckford 1,252 City in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
Clarendon 1,157 Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Albion 1,099 City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Tekonsha 912 Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Burlington 277 Village in Michigan, United States