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Athens, TX


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Athens, Texas

Athens, Texas, in Henderson county, is 34 miles W of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 68 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Dallas metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,297 people in Athens.

The People and Families of Athens

In Athens, about 49% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Athens. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 28% of Athens is non-white. In Texas, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Athens had a median family income of $35,359.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($17,988) in Athens. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Athens Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Athens is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Athens, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Athens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAthens Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Athens, TX

Comparing Athens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men25
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime33

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