Athens is a city located in Henderson County Texas. Athens has a 2024 population of 13,709. It is also the county seat of Henderson County. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 6.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,884 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens is $85,609 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median age in Athens is 37.6 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,368 | 56.62% |
| Two or more races | 3,072 | 23.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,834 | 14.09% |
| Other race | 460 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,369 | 2.72 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 1,821 | 3.59 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 1,714 | 1.18 | 28 | 72 |
| Female | 588 | 3.85 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 246 | 4.37 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 538 | 6.55% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 5.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 994 | 12.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 805 | 9.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,661 | 32.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 735 | 8.94% |
| Some College | 2,012 | 24.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,722 | 4,407 | 1,587 |
| Hispanic | 1,874 | 1,199 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 1,237 | 952 | 58 |
| Black | 1,202 | 1,027 | 102 |
| Other Race | 321 | 92 | 0 |
| Asian | 164 | 101 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,444 | $62,206 | $46,186 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,917 | $131,290 | $70,521 |
| High School Graduate | $31,925 | $31,430 | $32,951 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,792 | $30,481 | $18,353 |
| Overall | $38,500 | $43,713 | $34,944 |
| Some College | $33,679 | $33,393 | $34,400 |
$38,500
Average Earnings
$43,713
Average Male
$34,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.92% of Athens residents speak only English, while 28.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,006 | 612 | 15.28% |
| White | 5,587 | 607 | 10.86% |
| Black | 1,663 | 256 | 15.39% |
| Multiple | 2,940 | 74 | 2.52% |
| Other | 418 | 59 | 14.11% |
| Native | 21 | 7 | 33.33% |
12.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.86%
Male Poverty Rate
10.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 2.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.61% |
| High School | 14.73% |
| Some College | 10.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 63.1% |
| Male Employed | 8.64% |
| Female Employed | 6.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,912 | $108,744 |
| Households | $70,601 | $85,609 |
| Married Families | $95,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,643 | $43,944 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
687
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
202
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 277 |
| Vietnam | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| World War II | 68 |
| Korea | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 217 |
| 75+ | 197 |
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 7.62% |
| Black | 195 | 13.06% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 1.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.71%
Born in Athens
89.83%
Native Born
10.17%
Foreign Born
6.99%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
89.83% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 74.71% having been born in Texas. 6.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,741 | 207 | 1.42% |
| 2028 | 14,534 | 206 | 1.44% |
| 2027 | 14,328 | 206 | 1.46% |
| 2026 | 14,122 | 207 | 1.49% |
| 2025 | 13,915 | 206 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 13,709 | 206 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 13,503 | 517 | 3.98% |
| 2022 | 12,986 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 12,992 | 108 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 12,884 | 189 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 12,695 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 12,696 | 123 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 12,573 | -18 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 12,591 | 38 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,553 | -59 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 12,612 | -36 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 12,648 | -78 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 12,726 | -26 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 12,752 | 63 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 12,689 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,297 | 330 | 3.01% |
| 1990 | 10,967 | 770 | 7.55% |
| 1980 | 10,197 | 615 | 6.42% |
| 1970 | 9,582 | 2,496 | 35.22% |
| 1960 | 7,086 | 1,892 | 36.43% |
| 1950 | 5,194 | 429 | 9% |
| 1940 | 4,765 | 423 | 9.74% |
| 1930 | 4,342 | 1,166 | 36.71% |
| 1920 | 3,176 | -11,565 | -78.45% |