Athens

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

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Athens is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with 1,059 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgar, 9.6 miles SE.

About Athens

Athens is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,059 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Athens

Median household income
$52,750
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$681/mo
Median age
44.2
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Athens, WI population

Athens had 1,059 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,059
Density432 per sq mi (167 per km²)

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

Athens at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyMarathon County
TypeVillage
Population1,059 (2020)
Land area2.45 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates45.0349° N, 90.0792° W
ZIP code54411
Official websiteathenswis.com
Census code (GEOID)5503550

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

Towns near Athens

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Frequently asked questions about Athens

What county is Athens in?

Athens is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Athens, WI?

1,059 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Athens, WI?

The ZIP code of Athens is 54411.

What is the elevation of Athens?

1,401 feet (427 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Athens?

Edgar (9.6 mi), Stetsonville (11.8 mi), Fenwood (12.1 mi), Dorchester (12.5 mi), Marathon City (13.0 mi).

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