Athens, TX
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Athens, Texas Summary
Life in Athens research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Athens over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Athens:
The population in Athens is 12,719.
The median home value in Athens is $109,500.
The median income in Athens is $45,625.
The cost of living in Athens is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Athens is $802.
The unemployment rate in Athens is 4.4%.
The poverty rate in Athens is 24.3%.
Athens SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Athens, TX Crime Report
Crime in Athens summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Athens. Key points include:
There were 269 total crimes in Athens in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 2,071.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 338.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Athens is 1,732.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Athens is -10.87% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Athens Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Athens / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 269 | 2,071.5 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 44 | 338.8 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 15.4 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 261.8 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 225 | 1,732.6 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 36 | 277.2 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 160 | 1,232.1 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 223.3 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
Athens, TX Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Athens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Athens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Athens is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Athens is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Athens is $109,500.
The median income in Athens is $45,625.
Athens's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Athens Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Athens | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
Athens, TX Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Athens
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-11 22:11:49.144564
So far, in one year and 3 rental situations were scams. This is a town where the wealthy exploit the working class. In 2019... who pays $8.50 an hour-.... Holiday Inn Express does, not to mention they sell rooms without heat, holes in the ceiling, mold in 80% of the room's bathrooms, etc. Really substandard. Seems most of the town is run by a couple of handful of wealthy folks. Rent here is on the same price as Dallas yet almost ALL working-class jobs pay $10 hr or less. The Walmart here has absolutely the rudest people at any Walmart I've ever been to. This is absolutely a town of the working poor. There is a lot of money in this town, mostly well-to-do retirees. Shame on all of them for paying the same as what illegal aliens earn. Don't come hear with any intelligence or education and not have a trust fund. You won't make it. I'm 62 with a background in aerospace and weapons systems and I had to take a job in a brickyard, literally picking up and stacking bricks by hand. Bottom line... don't come hear without substantial money.
This is M**h-Alley!!!!! The drug problem here is way beyond anything in Dallas percentage wise. There is no culture unless you're one of the wealthy. Most people here are grossly obese or m**h-head skinny, there is no inbetween. The only good thing here is the scenery, east Texas is nice in that regard.
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Athens Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Athens
The current population in Athens is 12,719. The population has increased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,719 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 12,677 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 12,653 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 12,796 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,777 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 12,782 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,767 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,728 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,671 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,653 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Athens
Athens is:
44.8% White with 5,697 White residents.
18.6% African American with 2,369 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 281 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 236 Two Or More residents.
32.4% Hispanic with 4,118 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Athens | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 18.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Athens
Athens is 53.2% female with 6,761 female residents.
Athens is 46.8% male with 5,957 male residents.
| Gender | Athens | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Athens for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Athens completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Athens completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Athens completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Athens completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Athens completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Athens completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Athens completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Athens completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Athens completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Athens | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Athens, Texas
5.6% of households in Athens earn Less than $10,000.
7.1% of households in Athens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.5% of households in Athens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.0% of households in Athens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Athens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Athens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.8% of households in Athens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.2% of households in Athens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Athens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Athens earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Athens | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.5% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
