Athens, MI is a small city located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The population is 1,110 and the population density is 989 people per square mile. Athens offers many activities for its visitors and residents to enjoy year-round. There are plenty of local businesses to explore such as Pooh Bear Antiques, Baw Beese Lake Outfitters, and Ruby's Country Store. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of fishing at nearby lakes including Baw Beese Lake and Round Lake or head to Bur Oak State Game Area for hiking trails and hunting opportunities. Those interested in sports can find plenty of sporting events to watch at the local high school or catch an event at one of the many nearby golf courses. Organizations such as the Athens Lions Club are also active in the community providing various services throughout the year to benefit the local area.
The population in Athens is 1,110. There are 1,102 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athens is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athens is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athens
- 39.4% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 38.6% are married with children
- 16.8% have children, but are single
Race in Athens
- 96.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander