Clarke County, Georgia
6 public bodies govern here, 2 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 4 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 129,609
- Median household income
- $53,625
- ±2,435
- Unemployed
- 5.2%
- 3,590 of 68,422 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
- 50,427 of 54,454 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
Cities, towns and villages 2
Special districts 4
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Community Service Board | Health | 250 North Ave, Athens | Website |
| Athens City Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 1469, Athens | Website |
| Northeast Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Authority | Solid waste management | 305 Research Dr, Athens | Website |
| Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority | Water supply utility | 305 Research Dr, Athens | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Clarke County
School district21 schools
595 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, 30601
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School
Specialized district1 schools
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B, Athens, GA, 30607
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Athens Green Market
393 North Finley Street Athens, GA, 30601
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Athens Farmers Market, L.L.C.
271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, 30601
SNAP / EBT
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-12-29. USDA listing
Athens Farmers Market, LLC
705 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
SNAP / EBT
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-12-29. USDA listing
Marigold Farmers Market
115 Parkview Road, Winterville, GA
SNAP / EBTWIC
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-03-18. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.