Athens, Pennsylvania
Athens: borough in Pennsylvania, United States.
About
Athens is a city located in the county of Bradford in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,367 and a population density of 1,850 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,180 inhabitants.
The city was created 243 years ago in 1782.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population | 3,180 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Bradford County |
| Postal code | 18810 |
| Area | 1.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9573,-76.5180 |
| Altitude | 2,477 feet / 755 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1783 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 23:44:33 (13th October 2026) |
| Density | 1,747 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 41°57'26"N 76°31'5"W (41.9573000, -76.5180000).
Athens map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Athens decreased by 5.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,367 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,373 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,361 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,324 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,286 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,266 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,228 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,223 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,212 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,191 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,180 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Athens
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People born in Athens (5)
People born in Athens, including politician Joshua Reed Giddings, Short story author, screenwriter, cartoonist H. C. Witwer, president of Erie Railroad William Maxwell, .
More notable people
- Louise Murray (American historian) she was born in 02/01/1854
- Stacy Garrity (American politician) she was born in 17/05/1964
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Athens, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418588 | Northern Tier Career Center | Towanda (PA) | 18848-9731 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Athens, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Athens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Athen Post Office | Athens (PA) | 18810 |
Other cities in Bradford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bradford County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Towanda | 2,803 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA and seat of Bradford County |
| Ridgebury | 1,906 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Canton | 1,855 | Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Franklin | 1,706 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Wysox | 1,636 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Sheshequin | 1,273 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| North Towanda | 1,088 | Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Pennsylvania cities