Athens, Illinois

Athens, Illinois
The Col. Matthew Rogers Building in Athens, May 2014
Location in Menard County, Illinois
Coordinates: 39°57′43″N 89°43′18″W / 39.96194°N 89.72167°W / 39.96194; -89.72167
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMenard
Area
 • Total
1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2)
 • Land1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
600 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,977
 • Density1,174.0/sq mi (453.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62613
Area code(s)217, 447
FIPS code17-02674
GNIS feature ID2394010
Websitewww.athensil.com

Athens (/ˈθənz/ AY-thənz) is a city in Menard County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,977 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.