Athens

Village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

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Athens is a village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, with 237 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 302 ft (92 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gibsland, 8.3 miles S.

About Athens

Athens is a village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Athens had a population of 237.

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Living in Athens

Median household income
$15,673
Median home value
$84,000
Median age
34.3
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Athens, LA population

Athens had 237 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census237
Density68 per sq mi (26 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Athens at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyClaiborne Parish
TypeVillage
Population237 (2020)
Land area3.50 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates32.6580° N, 93.0277° W
ZIP code71003
Census code (GEOID)2203320

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Athens

What county is Athens in?

Athens is in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Athens, LA?

237 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Athens, LA?

The ZIP code of Athens is 71003.

What is the elevation of Athens?

302 feet (92 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Athens?

Gibsland (8.3 mi), Homer (9.6 mi), Arcadia (9.6 mi), Mount Lebanon (10.6 mi), Lisbon (13.0 mi).

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