Economy & Jobs — Athens, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $84,107 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,566 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,043 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.5% |
| Professional | 13.7% |
| Public Admin | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 78 |
| Hotels Motels | 39 |
| Fast Food | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Liquor Stores | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Coffee Shops | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
