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Athena

Oregon · 1,209 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Athena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
−1%since 2000
from 1,221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,202 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+26%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9171K1K1K1K1990201020202024Athena
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,188
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,229
+62%since 2000
from $15,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,019)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(66)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.3%(28)
Diversity Score20.6%(249)
Diversity Score
21
+54%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athena, Oregon?

Athena, Oregon has about 1,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athena, Oregon?

The typical household in Athena, Oregon earns about $62,188 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 $137,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Athena, Oregon?

About 25.7% 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 8.3% 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 222 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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