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
Latitude & Longitude 40.5825,-91.6985
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 04:28:14 (23rd April 2026)
Population growth -4.71% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Athens is located at 40°34'57"N 91°41'55"W (40.5825400, -91.6985000).

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Weather

79°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph S Thursday

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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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

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

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

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

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

Closest post offices linked to Athens.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Farmington Post Office Farmington (IA) 52626

Other places with the same name (15)

  • Athens, Georgia consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States with a population of 116,714 people.
  • Athens, Alabama county seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States with a population of 28,643 people.
  • Athens, Ohio town in Ohio with a population of 24,600 people.
  • Athens, Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 14,120 people.
  • Athens, Texas city in Texas with a population of 12,770 people.
  • Athens, New York city in Greene County, New York, United States of America with a population of 3,946 people.
  • Athens, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,180 people.
  • Athens, Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,893 people.
  • Athens, Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,079 people.
  • Athens, Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 996 people.
  • Athens, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 976 people.
  • Athens, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 890 people.
  • Athens, Vermont town in Windham County, Vermont with a population of 435 people.
  • 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 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