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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Athena

Oregon · 1,221 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Athena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,221
+24%since 1990
from 987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,224 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,798 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Athena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,875
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,172 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,566
+43%since 1990
from $10,886 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$521
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
71.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
28.7% rent
2.3
+44%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(962)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(126)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,087)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(63)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score13.3%(163)
13
+5%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Athena, Oregon?

Athena, Oregon has about 1,221 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Athena, Oregon?

The typical household in Athena, Oregon earns about $36,875 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Athena, Oregon?

About 17.3% 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 12.0% 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 234 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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