This was 22 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,045.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Athens for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 71 | 10.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 238 | 33.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 130 | 18.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 135 | 19.1 |
| Associate's degree | 62 | 8.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 40 | 5.7 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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