Athens, TX Demographics

A map of Athens's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,373	6,328	48.3%	49.2%
Hispanic	4,201	3,825	31.8%	29.8%
Black	1,723	2,059	13.1%	16.0%
Multiracial	497	428	3.8%	3.3%
Asian	385	133	2.9%	1.0%
Native American/Other	21	84	0.2%	0.7%

Athens, Texas has an estimated population of 13,200, a slight increase from the 12,857 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% White, 31.8% Hispanic, 13.1% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Athens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Athens is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Athens, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athens is ranked the 227th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athens's White Population

6,373 residents of Athens, or 48.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athens is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Athens ranks 1024th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 49.2% to 48.3%.

Athens is less White than neighboring Murchison (73.4% White), Malakoff (50.5% White), Log Cabin (89.1% White), Caney City (79.7% White), and Eustace (77.5% White).

Athens's Black Population

1,723 residents of Athens, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athens is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Athens ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Black residents' share of Athens's population has decreased from 16.0% to 13.1%.

Athens is more Black than neighboring Murchison (1.9% Black), Log Cabin (0% Black), and Eustace (0% Black). Athens is less Black than neighboring Malakoff (17.3% Black), and Caney City (16.1% Black).

Athens's Asian Population

385 residents of Athens, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athens is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Athens ranks 449th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Asian population has grown by an estimated 189.5%. Asian residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.9%.

Athens is more Asian than neighboring Murchison (0% Asian), Malakoff (0% Asian), Log Cabin (0% Asian), Caney City (0% Asian), and Eustace (1.5% Asian).

Athens's Hispanic Population

4,201 residents of Athens, or 31.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athens is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Athens ranks 920th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 29.8% to 31.8%.

Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Murchison (21.8% Hispanic), Malakoff (23.3% Hispanic), Log Cabin (2% Hispanic), Caney City (2.6% Hispanic), and Eustace (15.1% Hispanic).

Athens's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Athens, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Athens is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Athens ranks 892nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caney City (0% Native American/Other), and Eustace (0% Native American/Other). Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malakoff (0.4% Native American/Other), and Log Cabin (3.1% Native American/Other).

Athens's Multiracial Population

497 residents of Athens, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athens is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Athens ranks 800th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athens's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Athens's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Athens is more Multiracial than neighboring Murchison (2.6% Multiracial), and Caney City (1.6% Multiracial). Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Malakoff (8.6% Multiracial), Log Cabin (5.8% Multiracial), and Eustace (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.