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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athens

Texas · 10,967 residents · 17.833 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,300. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,967
−3%vs 2000
vs 11,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
615 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,870
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,372 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,766
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,561 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$329
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $441 in 2000
US average: $450
58.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
2.5
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(6,986)
Black19.1%(2,154)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(1,962)
Asian0.6%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(7,641)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(7,998)
Black19.7%(2,163)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(933)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other7.2%(786)
Diversity Score63.1%(6,919)
63
−7%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Athens, Texas?

Athens, Texas has about 10,967 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, Texas?

The typical household in Athens, Texas earns about $18,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, Texas expensive?

In Athens, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, Texas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, Texas?

About 21.9% of people in Athens, Texas 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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