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Athena

Oregon · 1,126 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Athena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,344. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $121,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,126
−8%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,051 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+18%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Athena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,344
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,917
+28%since 2000
from $15,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,014)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(51)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score15.5%(175)
Diversity Score
16
+16%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athena, Oregon?

Athena, Oregon has about 1,126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athena, Oregon?

The typical household in Athena, Oregon earns about $47,344 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Athena, Oregon?

About 26.9% 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 7.9% 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 139 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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