Economy & Jobs — Athens, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,984 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,394 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,081 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.2% |
| Arts Food | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 69 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 55 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| General Merchandise | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Convenience Stores | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Liquor Stores | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
