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Athens, Texas

Introduction to Athens, Texas

Athens, Texas, in Henderson county, is 34 miles W of Tyler, Texas 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.

Athens History

The city of Athens is the county seat of the Henderson County. It is known as the “original Home of the Hamburger." According to one tradition, since the founders of this city expected it to become a cultural center, the community was named after the city of Athens, Greece. However, other sources state that the city was named after Athens, Georgia. Athens is also nicknamed the “Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World” because of its annual black-eyed pea festival.

Athens and nearby Attractions

  • Henderson County Historical Museum
  • Faulk and Gauntt Building
  • Central Baptist Church
  • Chalmers Lake
  • Purtis Creek State Recreation Area
  • Athens City Park

Things To Do In Athens

Those interested in learning about the local history and culture can pay a visit to the Henderson County Historical Museum. Chalmers Lake, Athens Lake, Bear Creek and Coppers Creek are beautiful water bodies and popular tourist spots. One can also visit the Athens City Park, Central Park and the Purtis Creek State Recreation Area, where a variety of recreational activities can be pursued.

Athens Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport.

Athens Higher Education

For higher education, residents can enroll at the local Trinity Valley Community College. Other institutes nearby include the Tyler Junior College, Navarro College and The University of Texas at Tyler.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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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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