Athens, Georgia

Athens or Athens-Clarke County is a city located in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, just off of Georgia 316. As of the 2000 census, the consolidated city-county (including all unincorporated areas in Clarke County except Winterville) had a total population of 100,266, although this does not include all of the college students with temporary residences. It is home to the University of Georgia, a major educational institution in the South and a football powerhouse in the Southeastern Conference. The city was particularly known for its music scene in the 1980s, being home to such bands as R.E.M., The B-52's, Love Tractor, and Widespread Panic. Other notable local residents have included Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Deborah Blum and acclaimed film actress Kim Basinger.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 100,266 people, 39,239 households, and 19,344 families residing in the city. The population density is 328.8/km² (851.5/mi²). There are 41,633 housing units at an average density of 136.5/km² (353.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 64.71% White, 27.37% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 3.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.11% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 6.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - 2000 - Population density - White - Black - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 39,239 households out of which 22.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% are married couples living together, 13.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 50.7% are non-families. 29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.95.

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In the city the population is spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 31.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.4 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $28,118, and the median income for a family is $41,407. Males have a median income of $30,359 versus $23,039 for females. The per capita income for the balance is $17,103. 28.6% of the population and 15.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.2% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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