Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) Authority

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is a middle-income small city of 127,345.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is one of Georgia's mid-sized cities, with 127,345 residents in Clarke County, Georgia. Households here earn a median of $52,974.

Definition and scope

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) sits within Clarke County, Georgia, one of Georgia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 10 and is part of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) has approximately 127,345 residents. The median age is 29.4 years. Roughly 41% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $299,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.8%
• Black or African American: 25.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
• Asian: 4.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is $52,974. Poverty rate stands at 26.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 47.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance):

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Paradise Falls Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Oconee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Gainesville, Georgia.

Geography and climate

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) sits at an elevation of 733 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Georgia State Authority — state-level reference for Georgia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.