Athens township, Pennsylvania
Athens township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Athens township is a geographic entity located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,156. The land area covers 43.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,156 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,982 | ±182 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,102 | ±191 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,982 | ±182 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 | ±71 |
| Median Home Value | $208,300 | ±$41,246 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | ±$121 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,237 | ±$16,807 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,239 | ±$4,747 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 650 | ±379 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,096 | ±295 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,117 (2024)
ID: 209313
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
45 HERRICK AVE, SAYRE PA 18840-9133
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GUS Population: 59,699 (2024)
ID: 211834
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
301 MAIN ST, TOWANDA PA 18848-1891
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Athens | 09-12 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Athens | KG-05 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Athens | 06-08 | Athens, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09 | ELMIRA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | ELMIRA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HORSEHEADS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-11 | SAYRE, PA | |
| 4 Nearby | 3-17 | ULSTER, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northern Tier Career Center
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 120 Career Center Lane, Towanda, PA, 18848-9731 |
5702658113
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SPALDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 724 S MAIN ST, ATHENS, PA, 18810 |
(570) 888-7117
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Elmira College
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College | 16.3 mi away | One Park Place, Elmira, NY, 14901 |
6077351800
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SAYRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 122 SOUTH ELMER AVE, SAYRE, PA, 18840 |
(570) 888-2256
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Arnot Ogden Medical Center
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College | 17.1 mi away | 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY, 14905-1676 |
6077374153
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WAVERLY FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 18 ELIZABETH STREET, WAVERLY, NY, 14892 |
(607) 565-9341
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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY, 14903 |
6077393581
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MATHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 23866 ROUTE 220, ULSTER, PA, 18850 |
(570) 358-3595
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GEORGE P. & SUSAN PLATT CADY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 42 EAST RIVER ROAD, NICHOLS, NY, 13812 |
(607) 699-3835
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BRADFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 16093 ROUTE 6, TROY, PA, 16947 |
(570) 297-2436
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WAVERLY, NY US, located 3.7 miles from Athens township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4° | 16.1° | 25.3° | 2.17" | — |
| February | 37.0° | 16.8° | 26.9° | 1.84" | — |
| March | 45.3° | 23.7° | 34.5° | 2.61" | — |
| April | 58.7° | 34.0° | 46.3° | 3.40" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 44.7° | 57.8° | 3.05" | — |
| June | 79.3° | 54.4° | 66.8° | 4.34" | — |
| July | 83.4° | 58.4° | 70.9° | 3.64" | — |
| August | 81.7° | 57.3° | 69.5° | 3.33" | — |
| September | 74.7° | 49.9° | 62.3° | 4.02" | — |
| October | 62.1° | 39.0° | 50.6° | 3.55" | — |
| November | 49.8° | 30.1° | 40.0° | 2.43" | — |
| December | 39.1° | 22.9° | 31.0° | 2.43" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Landing CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Athens borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| South Waverly borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Sayre borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Waverly village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| East Smithfield CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201503400. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.