The Athens Housing Authority administers and maintains 1,255 dwelling units in the community. Currently about 2,700 individuals live with the Athens Housing Authority in dwelling units that range in size from efficiencies to 6-bedroom apartments. A total of 1,243 children under 17 years of age are part of the population we serve. The Athens Housing Authority maintains a 98 percent occupancy rate throughout the year.

Currently, 42 percent of families residing in Athens Housing Authority neighborhoods derive their income from wages. Another 40 percent of our families derive their income from Social Security benefits. In addition, 3 percent of our families receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Of our remaining families, 12 percent are in transitional situations and derive their income from other sources such as unemployment or job training programs. The remaining 3 percent claim no income and receive support from outside sources.

Ethnicity of our residents is as follows: African-American, 89 percent; Caucasian, 10 percent; Other, 1 percent.