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The total population of Athens is estimated to be 12,878 with 6,025 males (46.79%) and 6,853 females (53.21%). There are 828 more females than males in Athens.
The median household income in Athens was $49,317 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 6,787(15.96%) from $42,530 in 2020. This income is 66.10% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Athens sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $65,654. Overall, the median household income for the city of Athens stands at $49,317.
In Athens, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $36,355 for males and $22,324 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $45,756 for males and $39,449 for females.
In Athens, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $53,683, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $37,689.
In 2022, the population of Athens was 13,007, a 0.15% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Athens's population was 12,987, an increase of 0.79% compared to a population of 12,885 in 2020.
The median age in Athens, TX is 37.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.47% were under the age of 15, 21.93% aged 15 to 29, 37.62% aged 30 to 64, 17.11% aged 65 to 84, and 3.87% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Athens population: 66.40% are White, 18.63% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.21% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.21% are some other race and 11.41% are multiracial.