Demographics & People — Athens, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,013 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~13,600 |
| Median Age | 34.2 |
| Total Households | 4,369 |
| Family Households | 2,655 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,368 |
| Black or African American | 1,834 |
| Asian | 242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,214 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 6,790 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,928 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,579 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,886 |
| English | 1,560 |
| American | 1,147 |
| Irish | 1,073 |
| German | 927 |
| Scottish | 203 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 196 |
Language
| English Only | 8,704 |
| Spanish | 3,229 |
| Population 5+ | 12,102 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 751 |
| Population 18+ | 10,047 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Athens, Texas.