Athens township, Pennsylvania
Athens township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Athens township is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 633. The land area covers 28.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 633 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 283 | ±47 | 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 | 388 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 283 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 105 | ±42 |
| Median Home Value | $148,400 | ±$20,416 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | ±$337 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,531 | ±$12,352 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,350 | ±$5,061 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | ±13.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 152 | ±95 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | ±8.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 314 | ±76 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.3% | ±1.1% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF ATHENS
GUS Population: 637 (2024)
ID: 139819
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
35697 CENTERVILLE RD, CENTERVILLE PA 16404
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GUS Population: 82,089 (2024)
ID: 187190
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
903 DIAMOND PARK, MEADVILLE PA 16335-2695
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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 | KG-06 | Cambridge Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cambridge Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Corry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Corry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Corry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Corry, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Meadville, 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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University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
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College | 12.6 mi away | 504 East Main Street, Titusville, PA, 16354 |
8888780462
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UNION CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 2 STRANAHAN ST., UNION CITY, PA, 16438 |
(814) 438-3209
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Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 16.5 mi away | 860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA, 16335 |
8147246028
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CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 158 MCCLELLAN ST, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA, 16403 |
(814) 398-2123
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Allegheny College
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College | 17.0 mi away | 520 N Main St, Meadville, PA, 16335-3902 |
8143323100
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BENSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY, INC.
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 213 NORTH FRANKLIN ST, TITUSVILLE, PA, 16354 |
(814) 827-2913
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Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
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College Vocational | 23.8 mi away | 1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA, 16301 |
81467730971311
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WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 24 SOUTH PARK ROW, WATERFORD, PA, 16441 |
(814) 796-4729
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SAEGERTOWN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 325 BROAD ST, SAEGERTOWN, PA, 16433 |
(814) 763-5203
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CORRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 117 W WASHINGTON ST., CORRY, PA, 16407 |
(814) 664-7611
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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 UNION CITY FILTRATION PLANT, PA US, located 10.4 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 | 32.3° | 16.3° | 24.3° | 4.06" | 30.3" |
| February | 34.5° | 15.0° | 24.8° | 2.93" | 21.3" |
| March | 43.2° | 23.0° | 33.1° | 3.62" | 15.8" |
| April | 56.4° | 33.8° | 45.1° | 4.19" | 3.8" |
| May | 68.2° | 44.6° | 56.4° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.9° | 54.0° | 65.0° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.0° | 58.3° | 69.2° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.7° | 56.5° | 67.6° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 49.3° | 61.0° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.0° | 38.4° | 49.7° | 4.52" | 0.9" |
| November | 48.3° | 30.7° | 39.5° | 3.87" | 14.5" |
| December | 37.3° | 22.5° | 29.9° | 4.20" | 27.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnville CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Riceville CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Rockdale Acres CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Canadohta Lake CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Centerville borough | Borough | 4.5 mi | — |
| Townville borough | Borough | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4203903408. • 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.