Athens, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

81,070

0.758% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

43.9

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

17.1%

2.12% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,355

3.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$108,500

5.85% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

32,219

2.01% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Athens, TX had a population of 81.1k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $47,355. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Athens, TX grew from 80,460 to 81,070, a 0.758% increase and its median household income grew from $45,798 to $47,355, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.2%), White (Hispanic) (11.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.847%). 0% of the households in Athens, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.6% of the residents in Athens, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens, TX are Trinity Valley Community College (1,587 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Athens, TX was $108,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%. Most people in Athens, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens, TX was 2 cars per household.

Athens, TX borders Corsicana, TX, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, Jacksonville, TX, Palestine, TX, and Tyler, TX.

United States Texas

Diversity

Athens, TX is home to a population of 81.1k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.78% of Athens, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.88k people).

In 2019, there were 6.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.4k people) in Athens, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.16k White (Hispanic) and 5.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.4k ± 43
White (Hispanic)
9.16k ± 472
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.15k ± 269

12.8%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

12.8% of the people in Athens, TX are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.78%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.88k people

5.51%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.44k people

As of 2019, 4.78% of Athens, TX residents (3.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens, TX was 5.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Athens, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Athens, TX was 43.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Athens, TX are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Athens, TX residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,517,866 ± 37,182 people
India
267,786 ± 12,644 people
El Salvador
216,011 ± 11,367 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,517,866 Texas residents, followed by India with 267,786 and El Salvador with 216,011.

Citizenship

96.6%

2019 Citizenship

95.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.6% of Athens, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Athens, TX was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Athens, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,755 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
944 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
765 ± 208

Athens, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Athens, TX is $47,355. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Athens, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $103,378, followed by Fort Bend County, TX and Collin County, TX, with respective values of $101,293 and $96,134.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,245. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Athens, TX employs 32.2k people. The largest industries in Athens, TX are Retail Trade (4,293 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,812 people), and Construction (3,616 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,394), Information ($52,567), and Wholesale Trade ($49,712).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,355

2019 value

± $2,119

3.4%

1 Year Growth

± 5.74%

Households in Athens, TX have a median annual income of $47,355, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,798 in 2018, which represents a 3.4% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Athens, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$68,707

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $741

$49,245

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $549

In 2019, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Asian
$69,055 ± $2,236
White
$55,439 ± $530
American Indian
$49,081 ± $7,151

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Athens, TX is from Texas.

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2019, the income inequality in Texas was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.281% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $103,378, followed by Fort Bend County, TX and Collin County, TX, with respective values of $101,293 and $96,134.

The following map shows all of the counties in Athens, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens, TX (13.6k out of 79.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,527 ± 820
Hispanic
3,238 ± 464
Black
1,529 ± 290

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

32.2k

2019 Value

± 1,295

2.01%

1 Year growth

± 5.47%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Athens, TX grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 31.6k employees to 32.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,528 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,265 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,954 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Athens, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,528 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,265 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,954 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Athens, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.13 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.82 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.53 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Athens, TX, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($71,442), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,811), and Management Occupations ($61,081).

Industries

Employment by Industries

32.2k

2019 Value

± 1,295

2.01%

1 Year growth

± 5.47%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Athens, TX grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 31.6k employees to 32.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens, TX, are Retail Trade (4,293 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,812 people), and Construction (3,616 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens, TX, though some of these residents may live in Athens, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Athens, TX, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (4,293 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,812 people), and Construction (3,616 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Athens, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (5.46 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.85 times), and Construction (1.72 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Athens, TX, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,394), Information ($52,567), and Wholesale Trade ($49,712).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Athens, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Athens, TX awarded 1,587 degrees. The student population of Athens, TX is skewed towards women, with 2,528 male students and 3,705 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens, TX are White (835 and 52.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (346 and 21.8%), Black or African American (282 and 17.8%), and Two or More Races (65 and 4.1%).

The largest universities in Athens, TX by number of degrees awarded are Trinity Valley Community College (1,587 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Athens, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (715 and 45.1%), Welding Technology (121 and 7.62%), and Registered Nursing (81 and 5.1%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
715 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
81 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Athens, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 715 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Athens, TX according to their major.

Universities

Trinity Valley Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,587 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Athens, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinity Valley Community College with 1,587 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

853

Degrees Awarded to Men

734

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 853 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens, TX, which is 1.16 times more than the 734 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Athens, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
835 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
346 degrees awarded
Black or African American
282 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Athens, TX was White students. These 835 degrees mean that there were 2.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 346 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Athens, TX was $108,500 in 2019, which is 0.451 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $102,500 to $108,500, a 5.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens, TX is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Athens, TX have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$108,500

2019 Median

± $4,336

$102,500

2018 Median

± $4,814

In 2019, the median property value in Athens, TX grew to to $108,500 from the previous year's value of $102,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Athens, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,355

Median Household Income

± $2,119

30.8k

Number of Households

± 1,141

In 2019, the median household income of the 30.8k households in Athens, TX grew to $47,355 from the previous year's value of $45,798.

The following chart displays the households in Athens, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Athens, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

2019 Homeownership

76.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.2% of the housing units in Athens, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Athens, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens, TX have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 7.25% of the workforce in Athens, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (4.09%)

In 2019, 82.5% of workers in Athens, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (4.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens, TX have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

82.1% of the population of Athens, TX has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

17.9%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.14%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens, TX declined by 4.61% from 18.7% to 17.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Athens, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.