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Athena

Oregon · 1,187 residents (2025 est.) · 0.549 sq mi
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Athena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,898. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $239,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
+13%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,508 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+4%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,187 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Athena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,898
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,905
+118%since 2000
from $15,566 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−8%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+46%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,087)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(63)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,247)
Black2.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(71)
Diversity Score22%(304)
Diversity Score
22
+65%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athena, Oregon?

Athena, Oregon has about 1,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athena, Oregon?

The typical household in Athena, Oregon earns about $71,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athena, Oregon expensive?

In Athena, Oregon, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Athena, Oregon?

About 35.5% of adults age 25 and over in Athena, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athena, Oregon?

About 9.0% of people in Athena, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athena, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Athena, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 390 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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