Athol is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 11,897 people and three associated neighborhoods, Athol is the 163rd largest community in Massachusetts. Athol has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Athol is worth considering.
The percentage of adults in Athol who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 19.48% of the adults in Athol have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Athol in 2022 was $29,657, which is low income relative to Massachusetts, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $118,628 for a family of four. However, Athol contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Athol home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Athol residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Athol include Irish, English, French, Italian, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in Athol is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.