Athens
City in Henderson County, Texas
Athens is a city in Henderson County, Texas, with 12,857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Murchison, 6.6 miles NE.
- 12,857residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.2 km²
- 720 / sq mipopulation density
- 75752ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is a city in and the county seat of Henderson County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 12,857. The city has called itself the "Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World." Athens was selected as one of the first "Certified Retirement Communities" in Texas. Athens was incorporated in 1856 and was named after Athens, the capital of Greece.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $67,984
- Median home value
- $210,800
- Median rent
- $1,112/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Athens had 12,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 720 per sq mi (278 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.85 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2026° N, 95.8308° W |
| ZIP code | 75752 |
| Official website | athenstexas.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4804504 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Murchison6.6 mi NE
- Log Cabin11.3 mi W
- Malakoff11.3 mi W
- Caney City12.1 mi W
- Eustace12.9 mi NW
- Star Harbor13.2 mi W
- Callender Lake13.5 mi NE
- Brownsboro14.3 mi NE
- Payne Springs15.2 mi W
- Moore Station15.2 mi E
- Poynor16.3 mi SE
- Trinidad16.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Henderson County, Texas.
What is the population of Athens, TX?
12,857 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, TX?
The ZIP code of Athens is 75752.
What is the elevation of Athens?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Murchison (6.6 mi), Log Cabin (11.3 mi), Malakoff (11.3 mi), Caney City (12.1 mi), Eustace (12.9 mi).
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