State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
719.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.30% (38)
Growth Since 2010
0.94% (119)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Athens, Texas Population 2021
12,829
Athens is a city located in Henderson County Texas. It is also the county seat of Henderson County. With a 2020 population of 12,829, it is the 204th largest city in Texas and the 2587th largest city in the United States . Athens is currently growing at a rate of 0.30% annually and its population has increased by 0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,710 in 2010. Spanning over 20 miles, Athens has a population density of 719 people per square mile.
The average household income in Athens is $64,360 with a poverty rate of 30.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $854 per month, and the median house value is $87,200. 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: 77.12%
- Black or African American: 16.93%
- Asian: 2.63%
- Two or more races: 2.63%
- Native American: 0.57%
- Other race: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Athens, Texas is 12,829 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,829.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,710.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,005 | 634 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 83,371 | 634 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 82,737 | 634 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 82,103 | 1,149 | 1.40% |
| 2017 | 80,954 | 892 | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 80,062 | 570 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 79,492 | 168 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 79,324 | 655 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 78,669 | -323 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 78,992 | 155 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 78,837 | 172 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 78,665 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,767 | 77.12% |
| Black or African American | 2,144 | 16.93% |
| Two or More Races | 333 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 333 | 2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.12% |
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Athens Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,866 | 3.01 | 54 |
| Married | 1,999 | 3.92 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 1,188 | 1.12 | 42.3 |
| Female | 477 | 3.41 | 35.8 |
| Male | 202 | 4.22 | 44.6 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 604 | 7.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 695 | 9.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,668 | 34.70% |
| Some College | 1,562 | 20.31% |
| Associates Degree | 456 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,043 | 13.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 661 | 8.60% |
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Athens Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,672 | 4,301 | 1,536 |
| Hispanic | 1,522 | 908 | 49 |
| Black | 1,227 | 1,026 | 67 |
| Asian | 179 | 66 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 105 | 13 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
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$26,109
Average Earnings
$31,502
Average Male
$21,746
Average Female
Athens Language by Age
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Athens Language
73.55% of Athens residents speak only English, while 26.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.67% of the population.
Athens Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,491 | 1,745 | 49.99% |
| Black | 1,911 | 857 | 44.85% |
| White | 5,617 | 735 | 13.09% |
| Multiple | 333 | 242 | 72.67% |
| Asian | 317 | 13 | 4.10% |
30.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.60%
Male Poverty Rate
30.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Athens
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 72.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Asian, with 4.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.73%.
Athens Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Athens Married by Age and Sex
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Athens Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Athens Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 688 | 9.98% |
| Black | 55 | 3.48% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.63% |
Athens Veterans by Education
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9.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
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52.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.72%
Born in Athens
88.91%
Native Born
11.09%
Foreign Born
8.20%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.91% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 72.72% having been born in Texas. 8.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,829 | 38 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 12,791 | 38 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 12,753 | 38 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 12,715 | 117 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 12,598 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 12,612 | 36 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 12,576 | -62 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 12,638 | -31 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 12,669 | -81 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 12,750 | -26 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 12,776 | 62 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 12,714 | 1,417 | 1.19% |
| 2000 | 11,297 | 330 | 0.30% |
| 1990 | 10,967 | 770 | 0.73% |
| 1980 | 10,197 | 615 | 0.62% |
| 1970 | 9,582 | 2,496 | 3.06% |
| 1960 | 7,086 | 1,892 | 3.15% |
| 1950 | 5,194 | 429 | 0.87% |
| 1940 | 4,765 | 423 | 0.93% |
| 1930 | 4,342 | 1,166 | 3.18% |
| 1920 | 3,176 | 0.00% |