Athens Georgia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Athens-Clarke County Georgia metro area was $38,663 in 2011, the latest figures available. Athens median household income is $7,344 lower than the median Georgia household income and $11,839 less than the US median household income. 2012 metro income data (including Athens median household income) will be released in September of 2013. Median family and per capita income for Athens-Clarke County are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Athens Georgia
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $50,502 | -2.18% | -7.08% |
| Georgia | $46,007 | -3.94% | -13.41% |
| Athens | $38,663 | -7.21% | -10.65% |
Trends in Athens, GA Real Median Household Income since 2007
The real median household income for Athens peaked in 2007 at $44,229 and is now $5,566 (12.58%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Athens, Georgia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Athens
| Date | US | Georgia | Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $50,502 | $46,007 | $38,663 |
| 2010 | $51,625 | $47,895 | $41,666 |
| 2009 | $52,660 | $49,902 | $40,888 |
| 2008 | $54,349 | $53,129 | $43,271 |
| 2007 | $55,039 | $53,299 | $44,229 |
Athens Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Athens was $53,338 in 2011. Compared to the median Georgia family income, Athens median family income is $1,663 lower. As with the median household income data, 2012 family income data for Athens will be released in September of 2013.
Real Median Family Income for Athens Georgia
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $61,455 | -1.71% | -7.16% |
| Georgia | $55,001 | -3.42% | -12.63% |
| Athens | $53,338 | -5.92% | -11.55% |
Trends in Athens, GA Real Median Family Income since 2007
The real median family income for Athens peaked in 2007 at $60,310 and is now $6,972 (11.56%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Athens, Georgia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Athens
| Date | US | Georgia | Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $61,455 | $55,001 | $53,338 |
| 2010 | $62,522 | $56,951 | $56,695 |
| 2009 | $64,049 | $58,905 | $57,620 |
| 2008 | $66,192 | $62,955 | $60,306 |
| 2007 | $66,356 | $63,351 | $60,310 |
Athens Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Athens was $20,381 in 2011. Compared to the median Georgia per capita income, Athens median per capita income is $3,223 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2012 per capita income data for Athens will be released in September of 2013.
Real Per Capita Income for Athens Georgia
| 2011 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $26,708 | -0.64% | -7.33% |
| Georgia | $23,604 | -2.14% | -12.23% |
| Athens | $20,381 | -6.23% | -12.46% |
Trends in Athens, GA Real Per Capita Income since 2007
The real median per capita income for Athens peaked in 2008 at $23,283 and is now $2,902 (12.46%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Athens, Georgia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Athens
| Date | US | Georgia | Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $26,708 | $23,604 | $20,381 |
| 2010 | $26,881 | $24,121 | $21,735 |
| 2009 | $27,692 | $25,070 | $20,583 |
| 2008 | $28,819 | $26,894 | $23,283 |
| 2007 | $28,949 | $27,040 | $23,068 |
