Athens, WI is a small city located in Marathon County with a population of 911 people. It has a population density of 440 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The city has many local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events to keep residents busy year-round. Popular local businesses include the Dairy Queen, Family Dollar and Athens Elementary School. There are also plenty of outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy including fishing and hunting nearby at Dells Pond or sailing on Lake DuBay. Local organizations like the Athens Lions Club have regular events throughout the year such as pancake breakfasts and community picnics. For sports enthusiasts there are minor league baseball games to attend at Wisconsin Rapids Rafters stadium or basketball games at Athens High School gymnasium. With so much to do year-round, Athens provides its residents with an enjoyable lifestyle.
The population in Athens is 911. There are 372 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athens is 45.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athens is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athens
- 51.0% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Athens
- 98.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander