Athens, Texas Population 2022
Athens is a city located in Henderson County Texas. Athens has a 2020 population of 12,887. It is also the county seat of Henderson County. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,857 in 2010.
The average household income in Athens is $64,360 with a poverty rate of 29.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $816 per month, and the median house value is $94,300. The median age in Athens is 33.3 years, 33.1 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
Athens Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athenswas:
- White: 73.55%
- Black or African American: 17.31%
- Two or more races: 6.24%
- Asian: 2.08%
- Native American: 0.65%
- Other race: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78,665 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 78,837 | 172 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 78,992 | 155 | 0.20% |
| 2013 | 78,669 | -323 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 79,324 | 655 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 79,492 | 168 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 80,062 | 570 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 80,954 | 892 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 82,103 | 1,149 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 82,737 | 634 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 83,371 | 634 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 84,005 | 634 | 0.75% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,316 | 73.55% |
| Black or African American | 2,193 | 17.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 82 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 263 | 2.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 790 | 6.24% |
Athens Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,095 | 2.84 | 50.8 |
| Married | 2,008 | 3.63 | 63.9 |
| Male | 203 | 4.69 | 54.2 |
| Female | 522 | 3.52 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 1,362 | 1.13 | 33.4 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 636 | 8.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 795 | 10.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,940 | 37.21% |
| Some College | 1,672 | 21.16% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 4.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 846 | 10.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 660 | 8.35% |
Athens Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| White | 4,760 | 4,362 | 1,399 |
| Asian | 124 | 70 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 1,625 | 866 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 245 | 7 |
| Black | 1,292 | 1,079 | 25 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | |
| Native American | 59 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$25,205
Average Earnings
$30,060
Average Male
$21,778
Average Female
Athens Language by Age
Athens Language
73.13% of Athens residents speak only English, while 26.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.33% of the population.
Athens Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,992 | 932 | 46.79% |
| Hispanic | 3,529 | 1,306 | 37.01% |
| Multiple | 735 | 140 | 19.05% |
| White | 5,585 | 1,049 | 18.78% |
| Other | NaN% |
29.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.63%
Male Poverty Rate
30.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Athens
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Black, with 46.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.56%.
Athens Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Athens Married by Age and Sex
Athens Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Athens Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 622 | 9.01% |
| Black | 122 | 6.94% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.34% |
Athens Veterans by Education
1.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
52%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.18%
Born in Athens
88.96%
Native Born
11.04%
Foreign Born
8.49%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.96% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 72.18% having been born in Texas. 8.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 3,176 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 4,342 | 1,166 | 3.18% |
| 1940 | 4,765 | 423 | 0.93% |
| 1950 | 5,194 | 429 | 0.87% |
| 1960 | 7,086 | 1,892 | 3.15% |
| 1970 | 9,582 | 2,496 | 3.06% |
| 1980 | 10,197 | 615 | 0.62% |
| 1990 | 10,967 | 770 | 0.73% |
| 2000 | 11,297 | 330 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 12,710 | 1,413 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 12,725 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 12,740 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 12,755 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 12,770 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 12,785 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 12,800 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 12,815 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 12,830 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 12,845 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 12,857 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 12,872 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 12,887 | 15 | 0.12% |