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Athens, TX
City in Henderson County, Texas.
Population
13,200
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
740
ZIP codes
0
Athens and its ZIP codes
Athens at a glance
- Athens is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 227th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $67,984 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,800 (26% below Texas) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
Local data for Athens, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Athens, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,984
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,932), German Americans (782), Irish Americans (609).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Athens.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,257
20,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$618M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
How people get to work
Athens, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Athens, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
225
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Athens, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities near Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MurchisonCity | 8.6 mi | 1.6 |
| MalakoffCity | 9.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Log CabinCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Caney CityTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Star HarborCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| EustaceCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| TrinidadCity | 14 mi | 14.9 |
| Callender LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| BrownsboroCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Enchanted OaksTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Moore StationCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Payne SpringsTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| PoynorTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Gun Barrel CityCity | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| EdomCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| MabankTown | 19 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Athens, TX in?
- Athens is in Henderson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Athens, TX?
- About 13,200 people live in Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Athens?
- Nearby places include Murchison (8.6 mi), Malakoff (9.3 mi), Log Cabin (10 mi), Caney City (11 mi), Star Harbor (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023