Demographics & People — Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia
Population Overview
Population (Census)
126,987
Estimated 2026
~128,200
Median Age
29.4
Total Households
53,397
Family Households
24,522
Average Household Size
2.18
Diversity Index
N/A (N/A)
Race & Ethnicity
White
73,144
Black or African American
33,260
Asian
5,452
Hispanic or Latino
14,597
Heritage & Ancestry
Group
Count
Other groups
47,739
Unclassified or not reported
30,799
English
14,259
Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino
14,001
German
10,813
Irish
10,638
Hispanic: Mexican
7,577
American
4,231
European
3,984
Italian
3,941
Language
English Only
102,474
Spanish
10,932
Population 5+
120,923
Veterans
Veterans
4,689
Population 18+
105,312
Commuting
Mean Commute Time
20.6 minutes
Work from Home
13.5%
Commuter Profile
N/A
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia.