Demographics
Demographics are taken from 2010 Census statistics, unless otherwise noted.
| Demographic | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Population | 126,913 (2019 estimate) |
| University of Georgia Enrollment (UGA Athens only) | 37,283 (Fall 2020) |
| Median Age | 28.0 years old |
| Gender | 48% male / 52% female (2018) |
| High school graduates (age 25 and up) | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree (age 25 and up) | 44.0% |
| Poverty (all ages) | 29.9% (individuals) |
| Median household income | $38,311 |
| Unemployment (GA Department of Labor, December 2020) | 5.2% |
| Racial Makeup | |
| White | 66.0% (2018 estimate) |
| Black | 29.2% (2018 estimate) |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% (may be any race - 2018 estimate) |
| Asian | 4.9% (2018 estimate) |
| Other | 2.6% (2018 estimate) |
Athens-Clarke County is the 19th most populous of Georgia's 159 counties and 5th most populous of Georgia's 535 cities (2010).