Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) is a city in Georgia state in USA with a population of 124962 residents.. The poverty rate of Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) is 26.9%, which is 92% higher than national average. The typical household in Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) earns $39713 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 58.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance), only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) remained 5.9%, which is 26% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance), only 45% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) is $186200 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Athens Clarke County Unified Government (Balance) remained $39713, which is 41% lower than national average.