Athens, TX Demographics

A map of Athens's Population by Race

Athens, Texas had a population of 12,857 in 2020. It was 49.2% White, 16.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 29.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Athens, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is the 226th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Athens's White Population

6,328 residents of Athens identify as White, or 49.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Athens slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is ranked #1024 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Athens is less White than neighboring Murchison (75.8% White), Malakoff (55.3% White), Log Cabin (85.1% White), Caney City (67.4% White), and Eustace (86.5% White).

Athens's Black Population

2,059 residents of Athens identify as Black, or 16.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is ranked #199 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Black than neighboring Murchison (2.3% Black), Log Cabin (1.3% Black), and Eustace (1.5% Black). Athens is less Black than neighboring Malakoff (20.5% Black), and Caney City (24.1% Black).

Athens's Asian Population

133 residents of Athens identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is ranked #437 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Asian than neighboring Malakoff (0.4% Asian), Log Cabin (0.3% Asian), Caney City (0.5% Asian), and Eustace (0.1% Asian). Athens is less Asian than neighboring Murchison (1.6% Asian).

Athens's Hispanic Population

3,825 residents of Athens identify as Hispanic, or 29.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Athens slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is ranked #920 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Murchison (16.5% Hispanic), Malakoff (19.7% Hispanic), Log Cabin (6.3% Hispanic), Caney City (2.1% Hispanic), and Eustace (7.7% Hispanic).

Athens's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Athens identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Murchison (0.2% Native American/Other), and Eustace (0.4% Native American/Other). Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Log Cabin (1.6% Native American/Other), and Caney City (2.1% Native American/Other).

Athens's Multiracial Population

428 residents of Athens identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Athens roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Athens is ranked #790 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Murchison (3.7% Multiracial), Malakoff (3.4% Multiracial), Log Cabin (5.3% Multiracial), Caney City (3.7% Multiracial), and Eustace (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.