Athol, MA is a small town located in the north-central part of Massachusetts. With a population of 11,922 and a population density of 362.23 people per square mile, Athol is much less dense than the U.S. population at large with 93.29 people per square mile. Located in the beautiful Pioneer Valley, Athol is home to many small businesses including Bemis Machine Company, Graces Hardware Supply, and Wilkins Community Center. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking along the North Quabbin Trail and bird watching can be enjoyed throughout the area. There are also plenty of other demographic organizations such as the Athel Town Library and senior center for residents to take advantage of. When it comes to local sporting events, there's something for everyone from golf tournaments and movie nights hosted by The Kevin O'Connor Memorial Fund, to cross country running competitions held by the Athol Red Raiders team.
The population in Athol is 11,922. There are 369 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athol is 44.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athol is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athol
- 45.0% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Athol
- 90.6% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander