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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athena

Oregon · 987 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Athena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,172. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 234 residents. Median home value is $40,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
987
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,798 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 2,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Athena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,172
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,886
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,566 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$309
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $521 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(962)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(25)
Diversity Score12.8%(126)
Diversity Score
13
−4%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$266,700+567%
Population19,906+1577%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athena, Oregon?

Athena, Oregon has about 987 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athena, Oregon?

The typical household in Athena, Oregon earns about $25,172 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Athena, Oregon?

About 15.3% 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 15.6% of people in Athena, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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