Athens, TXPublished Date: December 23, 2024Athens is located in Henderson County, Texas and has a population of 12,878. The poverty rate in Athens is 16.9% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Athens is 2.4% while the Henderson County unemployment rate is 5.5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 46.8% |
| Female | | 53.2% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | 38.2 |
| Henderson | | 43.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | $54,828 |
| Henderson | | $59,778 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | $155,501 |
| Henderson | | $155,471 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | $1,063 |
| Henderson | | $958 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Athens | | 16.9% |
| Henderson | | 14.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 59.8%
▩ Black or African American 17%
▩ Asian 2.6%
▩ Native 0.2%
▩ Pacific 0.1%
▩ Other 3.2%
▩ Hispanic 30.5%
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