Poverty Rate in Athens, Alabama
In Athens, Alabama, an estimated 3,445 of 25,606 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Athens, Alabama?
The poverty rate in Athens, Alabama is 13.5%.
- How many people in Athens, Alabama live in poverty?
In Athens, Alabama, an estimated 3,445 of 25,606 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Athens, Alabama compare to the average for Alabama?
The poverty rate in Athens, Alabama is 16.15% lower than the Alabama average. In Athens, Alabama, an estimated 13.5% of 25,606 people live in poverty. In Alabama, 16.1% of 4,920,613 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Athens, Alabama compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Athens, Alabama is 5.47% higher than the US average. In Athens, Alabama, an estimated 13.5% of 25,606 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Athens, Alabama
2022
13.5% of 26 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
22.2% of 5 thousand people
Under 5 years
28.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
28.3% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
19.7% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
21.7% of 5 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
11.5% of 16 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
13.3% of 6 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
10.4% of 10 thousand people
60 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Athens, Alabama
2022
9.6% of 6 thousand people
65 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Athens, Alabama
2022
10.3% of 5 thousand people
- Gender
Male
11.1% Poverty Rate for men in Athens, Alabama
2022
11.1% of 13 thousand people
Female
15.7% Poverty Rate for women in Athens, Alabama
2022
15.7% of 13 thousand people
- Race
White
10.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Athens, Alabama
2022
10.8% of 18 thousand people
Black or African American
18.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Athens, Alabama
2022
18.5% of 5 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
19.6% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Athens, Alabama
2022
19.6% of 352 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Athens, Alabama
2022
0% of 244 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Athens, Alabama
2022
100% of 16 people
Some other race
16.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Athens, Alabama
2022
16.7% of 1 thousand people
Two or more races
31.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Athens, Alabama
2022
31.8% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
28.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Athens, Alabama
2022
28.1% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Athens, Alabama
2022
9.5% of 18 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Athens, Alabama
2022
9.8% of 18 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Athens, Alabama
2022
26.5% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Athens, Alabama
2022
14.4% of 5 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Athens, Alabama
2022
6.4% of 6 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Athens, Alabama
2022
3.5% of 6 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
8% of 12 thousand people
Employed
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Athens, Alabama
2022
6.5% of 12 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Athens, Alabama
2022
4.8% of 7 thousand people
Female
8.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Athens, Alabama
2022
8.9% of 5 thousand people
Unemployed
40.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Athens, Alabama
2022
40.4% of 527 people
Male
73.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Athens, Alabama
2022
73.4% of 173 people
Female
24.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Athens, Alabama
2022
24.3% of 354 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Athens, Alabama
2022
11.4% of 21 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Athens, Alabama
2022
1.9% of 9 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Athens, Alabama
2022
22% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
16.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Athens, Alabama
2022
16.8% of 8 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Athens, Alabama
2022
25.9% of 5 thousand people
Male
18.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Athens, Alabama
2022
18.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
32.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Athens, Alabama
2022
32.2% of 3 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
41.8% of 682 people
25 to 34 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
13.4% of 464 people
35 to 44 years
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
12.9% of 688 people
45 to 54 years
17% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
17% of 593 people
55 to 64 years
35.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
35.8% of 715 people
65 to 74 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Athens, Alabama
2022
25.9% of 758 people
75 years and over
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Athens, Alabama
2022
25.5% of 796 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Athens, Alabama
2022
2.3% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
47.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Athens, Alabama
2022
47.6% of 928 people
Did not work
36.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Athens, Alabama
2022
36.7% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Athens, Alabama
2022
13.3%