| Place Name | Athens |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35611 35613 35614 |
| County | Limestone County |
| Area Code(s) | 256,938 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 22,198 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 16.03% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 72.26% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Huntsville, AL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Alabama 5th |
| State House Districts | 5 |
| State Senate Districts | 1,2 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 72.26% |
| African American | 15.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% |
| Asian | 1.74% |
| Native American | 0.1% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 9.04% |