Athens

County:: Henderson County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 17.833
State:: Texas

Athens is a city located in Henderson County, Texas. Athens has a 2025 population of 13,915. It is also the county seat of Henderson County. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually and its population has increased by 8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,884 in 2020.

The average household income in Athens is $85,609 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median age in Athens is 37.6 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Athens includes 56.62% White, 14.09% Black or African American, 3.53% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	7,368	56.62%
Two or more races	3,072	23.61%
Black or African American	1,834	14.09%
Other race	460	3.53%
Asian	242	1.86%
Native American	21	0.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	16	0.12%

Athens Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Athens' average per capita income is $38,500. Household income levels show a median of $70,601. The poverty rate stands at 12.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$95,536	-
Families	$82,912	$108,744
Households	$70,601	$85,609
Non Families	$30,643	$43,944

$38,500

Average Income

$70,601

Median Household Income

12.64%

Poverty Rate