Athens
City in Menard County, Illinois
Athens is a city in Menard County, Illinois, with 1,977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cantrall, 2.9 miles SE.
- 1,977residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,174 / sq mipopulation density
- 62613ZIP code
About Athens
Athens ( AY-thənz) is a city in Menard County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,977 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $81,192
- Median home value
- $164,000
- Median rent
- $855/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Athens had 1,977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Menard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,977 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.68 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9619° N, 89.7216° W |
| ZIP code | 62613 |
| Official website | athens-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1702674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Cantrall2.9 mi SE
- Lake Petersburg7.3 mi W
- Petersburg7.5 mi NW
- Sherman8.1 mi SE
- Greenview8.6 mi N
- Williamsville9.5 mi E
- Grandview11.4 mi SE
- Tallula11.4 mi W
- Spaulding11.5 mi SE
- Middletown11.8 mi NE
- Pleasant Plains12.1 mi SW
- Springfield12.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Menard County, Illinois.
What is the population of Athens, IL?
1,977 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, IL?
The ZIP code of Athens is 62613.
What is the elevation of Athens?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Cantrall (2.9 mi), Lake Petersburg (7.3 mi), Petersburg (7.5 mi), Sherman (8.1 mi), Greenview (8.6 mi).
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