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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Athens Micro

Athens, TX · 1 counties · 58,543 residents · 873.773 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,747. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 14,734 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,700. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

58,543
−20%vs 2000
vs 73,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
67 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
56K64K72K80K87K1990201020202024Athens
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,747
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,533 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,692
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,772 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$347
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $464 in 2000
US average: $450
79.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
20.9% rent
2.6
+36%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(62,124)
Black6.6%(4,811)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(5,071)
Asian0.3%(220)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(22,972)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(52,268)
Black8.1%(4,743)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(2,228)
Asian0.3%(187)
Other2.3%(1,345)
Diversity Score31.5%(18,465)
32
+1%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.7%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 26.7 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, TX?

Athens, TX has about 58,543 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athens, TX?

The typical household in Athens, TX earns about $20,747 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, TX expensive?

In Athens, TX, the median home is worth about $53,700, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, TX?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, TX?

About 18.1% of people in Athens, TX live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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