New Athens, Illinois
New Athens: village in St.
About
New Athens is a village located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,054 and a population density of 893 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,865 inhabitants.
The village was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about New Athens
| Population | 1,865 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Saint Clair County |
| Postal code | 62264 |
| Area | 2.3 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3264,-89.8771 |
| Altitude | 1,411 feet / 430 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:29:34 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 811 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
St. Clair County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas New Athens Highlighted locator map image
Geography
New Athens is located at 38°19'35"N 89°52'37"W (38.3264400, -89.8770500).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of New Athens decreased by 10.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,054 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,043 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,022 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,998 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,979 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,957 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,941 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,930 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,910 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,887 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,865 | -1.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 277,680 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 255,796 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 281,202 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 255,793 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 82.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 61.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 26.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 9,225 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 86,388 |
New Athens zip code is 62264.
County name: St. Clair, County
fips: 17163
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 86,388 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $252,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,493 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $460 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,021 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,019 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 80,008 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 232,910 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 788,114 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,435,633 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,959,473 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,470 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,672 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,011 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 3,177 |
| 2019 total employment : | 46,799 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,883,107 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 11,717 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 12,848 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,163 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,071 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,912 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,448 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,060 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,149 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 132.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,934.97 |
Services and Civic Places in New Athens
1New Athens Village Hall
Rating: 5 (2)
905 Spotsylvania St, New Athens, IL 62264 View details
Phone: +16184752144
People born in New Athens (1)
American baseball player and coach Whitey Herzog was born in New Athens
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Athens, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
| 483911 | Creative Touch Cosmetology School | Waterloo (IL) | 62298-1609 |
| 147013 | McKendree University | Lebanon (IL) | 62254-1291 |
| 178004 | Lutheran School of Nursing | Saint Louis (MO) | 63118-3909 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Athens, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to New Athens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Athen Post Office | New Athens (IL) | 62264 |
| Lenzburg Post Office | Lenzburg (IL) | 62255 |
| Freeburg Post Office | Freeburg (IL) | 62243 |
| Hecker Post Office | Hecker (IL) | 62248 |
| Marissa Post Office | Marissa (IL) | 62257 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- New Athens, Ohio human settlement in Harrison County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 304 people.
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 40,536 | The county seat of St. |
| O'Fallon | 29,606 | Township in St. |
| East Saint Louis | 25,776 | City in St. |
| Crest Hill | 20,209 | City in Will County, Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 16,127 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Cahokia | 13,742 | Village in St. |
| Shiloh | 13,653 | Town in St. |
| Swansea | 13,276 | Village in St. |
| Pontiac | 11,176 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Summit | 10,977 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Mascoutah | 8,076 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Centreville | 4,844 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Lebanon | 4,225 | City in St. |
| Freeburg | 4,223 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosemont | 4,147 | Village in the U. |
| Caseyville | 4,115 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
New Athens distances to largest Illinois cities