Athens, IL is a small town with a population of 4,053 and a population density of 61 people per square mile. It is located in Menard County and is the county seat. The city was founded in 1824 and is named after Athens Greece. In recent years, Athens has seen an increase in local businesses such as Big Blue Harvest, an organic grocery store & cafe, Tannins Wine Bar & Kitchen, a wine bar and restaurant, and Lend A Paw Vet & Pet Care providing veterinary services for pets. For year-round outdoor activities there are the nearby Menard County Conservation Area which provides fishing and boating opportunities as well as camping sites, cabins, and trails to explore the area’s diverse flora and fauna. Local organizations include The Athens Band Boosters who help fund instruments for the high school band program, the Athens Golf Club which also offers golf lessons for all ages, and The Friends of the Library organization which promotes literacy and education through various events throughout the year. Lastly there are several local sporting events that take place annually including basketball tournaments hosted by the high school teams as well as softball leagues sponsored by men's teams in the community.
The population in Athens (zip 62613) is 4,053. There are 62 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athens (zip 62613) is 36.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athens (zip 62613) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athens (zip 62613)
- 65.5% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 42.4% are married with children
- 18.4% have children, but are single
Race in Athens (zip 62613)
- 95.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander