New Athens
Village in St. Clair County, Illinois
New Athens is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, with 1,955 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lenzburg, 3.8 miles SE.
- 1,955residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 926 / sq mipopulation density
- 62264ZIP code
About New Athens
New Athens () is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Based upon common usage, the 'A' is always sounded with a long vowel, rather than a short vowel, by its residents, unlike the most commonly used English pronunciation of the city in Greece.
As of the 2020 census, New Athens had a population of 1,955. New Athens sits on the Kaskaskia River and was originally called Athens. The village was laid out in 1836 and incorporated in 1866. The name change to New Athens came in 1868 after it was discovered there was already an Athens in another part of the state.
New Athens is home to several churches, including St. Agatha Catholic Church, St. John United Church of Christ, St. Paul Lutheran Church, The United Methodist Church of New Athens, and First Baptist Church.
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Living in New Athens
- Median household income
- $56,553
- Median home value
- $116,300
- Median rent
- $993/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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New Athens had 1,955 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,955 |
|---|---|
| Density | 926 per sq mi (357 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Athens at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Clair County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,955 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3189° N, 89.8736° W |
| ZIP code | 62264 |
| Official website | newathens.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1752116 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Athens
- Lenzburg3.8 mi SE
- Fayetteville5.8 mi NE
- Hecker6.6 mi W
- Marissa7.3 mi SE
- Darmstadt7.8 mi E
- Freeburg8.6 mi N
- St. Libory9.0 mi E
- Smithton9.1 mi NW
- Baldwin9.5 mi S
- Paderborn9.8 mi W
- Red Bud10.4 mi SW
- Floraville10.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Athens
What county is New Athens in?
New Athens is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What is the population of New Athens, IL?
1,955 people lived in New Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Athens, IL?
The ZIP code of New Athens is 62264.
What is the elevation of New Athens?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Athens?
Lenzburg (3.8 mi), Fayetteville (5.8 mi), Hecker (6.6 mi), Marissa (7.3 mi), Darmstadt (7.8 mi).
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