Demographics
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Demographics are taken from 2021 Census American Community Survey estimates, unless otherwise noted.
| Demographic | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Population | 128,711 |
| University of Georgia Enrollment (UGA Athens only) | 38,699 (Fall 2022) |
| Median Age | 29.3 years old |
| Gender | 47.7% male / 52.3% female |
| High school graduates (age 25 and up) | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's degree (age 25 and up) | 49.1% |
| Poverty (all ages) | 20.7% (individuals) |
| Median household income | $50,447 |
| Unemployment (GA Department of Labor, December 2022) | 2.6% |
| Racial Makeup | |
| White | 55.6% |
| Black | 24.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% (may be any race) |
| Asian | 3.9% (2019 estimate) |
| Other (one race) | 6.1% |
| Other (2+ races) | 9.3% |
Athens-Clarke County is the 19th most populous of Georgia's 159 counties and 6th most populous of Georgia's 537 cities (2022).