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Approximately 140,000; Approximately 40,000 men were citizens; and slaves (about 40,000). By 432 BC, Athens had become the most populous city-state in Hellas. In Athens and Attica, there were at least 150,000 Athenians, around 50,000 aliens, and more than 100,000 slaves.

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At its peak, perhaps 200,000 including men, women, slaves and resident aliens. We have no certain knowledge.

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About 250,000 - including 35,000 male citizens, 10,000 resident aliens, 70,000 public and privately-owned slaves

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too mny to count

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