This was 11.1 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 952.
91.5 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 | 59 | 8.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 341 | 49.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 37 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 34 | 4.9 |
| Associate's degree | 99 | 14.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 73 | 10.5 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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