Athens-Clarke County Georgia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Athens-Clarke County Georgia metro area was $59,628 in 2021, the latest figures available. Athens median household income is $6,931 lower than the median Georgia household income and $10,089 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Athens median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Athens-Clarke County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Athens Georgia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Georgia | $66,559 | -1.06% | +4.99% |
| Athens | $59,628 | +3.03% | +7.30% |
Trends in Athens, GA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $59,628, the median household income for Athens was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Athens, Georgia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Athens
| Date | US | Georgia | Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $66,559 | $59,628 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $67,271 | $57,877 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $65,683 | $54,007 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $63,396 | $55,570 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $62,097 | $51,418 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $60,470 | $48,735 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $58,602 | $44,192 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,501 | $47,840 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $55,719 | $44,533 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,811 | $44,957 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $55,542 | $46,676 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $60,243 | $49,361 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $64,364 | $53,411 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $63,423 | $48,606 |
Athens Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Athens was $89,205 in 2021. Compared to the median Georgia family income, Athens median family income is $8,474 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Athens will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Athens Georgia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Georgia | $80,731 | -0.84% | +4.71% |
| Athens | $89,205 | +4.41% | +18.15% |
Trends in Athens, GA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $89,205, the median family income for Athens was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Athens, Georgia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Athens
| Date | US | Georgia | Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $80,731 | $89,205 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $81,414 | $85,437 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $79,304 | $78,469 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,100 | $75,500 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $75,139 | $68,328 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $73,407 | $70,849 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $70,045 | $63,944 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $67,457 | $68,273 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $66,936 | $63,675 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $67,013 | $63,590 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $66,400 | $64,393 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,111 | $69,561 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $76,503 | $72,830 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $74,743 | $66,392 |
Athens Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Athens was $32,483 in 2021. Compared to the median Georgia per capita income, Athens median per capita income is $2,603 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Athens will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Athens Georgia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Georgia | $35,086 | -1.04% | +4.27% |
| Athens | $32,483 | +0.10% | +8.29% |
Trends in Athens, GA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $32,483, the per capita income for Athens was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Athens, Georgia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Athens
| Date | US | Georgia | Athens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,086 | $32,483 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,453 | $32,451 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,608 | $31,287 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,650 | $29,997 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,791 | $29,093 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,820 | $29,332 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,660 | $27,383 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,344 | $24,736 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,034 | $25,148 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,753 | $24,700 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,496 | $24,605 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,266 | $24,849 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,654 | $27,857 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $33,353 | $27,574 |
