Athens, Texas

Population Data for Athens, TX:

Population – 21996
Male – 48.45 %
Female – 51.55 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 81.87 %
Hispanic – 12.40 %
African American – 11.10 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.38 %
Asian – 0.38 %

Geographic Data for Athens, Texas:

Population Density – 71.24 per sq. mi
Elevation – 492 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Athens:

In Elementary School – 2,620 (46.36 %)
In High School – 1,172 (20.74 %)
In College – 1,117 (19.77 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,458 (10.34 %)
Associate’s Degree – 914 (6.48 %)
Some College, No Degree – 3,271 (23.19 %)
High School Graduate – 3,724 (26.40 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,644 (11.65 %)

Employment and Household Data for Athens, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 53.09 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.34 %
Unemployment Level – 5.91 %

Median Household Income – $33,561.00
Average Household Size – 2.59

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 29.66 %
2 Vehicles – 37.77 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.05 %

Average Cost to Rent in Athens - $453 per month