Athens, Missouri
Athens: Township in Missouri
About
Athens is a township located in the county of Clark in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,178. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,080 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population : | 2,080 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Clark County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:41:39 (20th December 2025) |
| Population growth : | -4.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 40°34'57"N 91°41'55"W (40.5825400, -91.6985000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 4.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,178 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,195 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,177 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,165 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,170 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,137 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,124 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,126 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,106 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,103 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,080 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 153621 | Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
| 177144 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton (MO) | 63435-1299 |
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Athens
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Post Office | Farmington (IA) | 52626 |
Other cities in Clark County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clark County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kahoka | 2,031 | City in Clark County, Missouri, United States |
| Wayland | 506 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Wyaconda | 211 | City in Clark County, Missouri, United States |
| Alexandria | 153 | Village in Clark County, Missouri, USA |
| Luray | 94 | Human settlement in Clark County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Revere | 75 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Missouri cities
