What is the population of Athens?

The population of Athens, MI is 996.

Where is Athens located?

Athens, MI is located at latitude 42.0886600 and longitude -85.2347100. It is in United States.

What is the area of Athens?

The area of Athens, MI is 2.623915 km².

What is the elevation of Athens?

Athens, MI has an elevation of 271 meters (889 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens, MI is in the America/Detroit time zone.

What state is Athens in?

Athens is in the state of Michigan, United States.

What county is Athens, MI in?

Athens is in Calhoun County, Michigan.

How has the population of Athens changed?

The population of Athens, MI has decreased from 1,024 (2010) to 996 (2020), a change of -2.7%.

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 195 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
Latitude & Longitude	42.0887,-85.2347
Altitude	889 feet / 271 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1831 (195 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	19:14:38 (22nd April 2026)
Density	380 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-2.81% (2010-2020)
Weather	72℉ Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

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

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Weather

72°F

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Sunny, with a high near 72.

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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, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Athens, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

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

Nearby Transit Stations (16)

Rail and bus stations connected to Athens, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Athens.

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

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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