Athens, Texas
Athens: City in Texas
About
Athens is a city located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,710 and a population density of 256 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,770 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Athens
Population : | 12,770 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
County : | Henderson County |
Postal code : | 75751–75752 |
Area : | 49.62 km2 |
Named for : | Athens |
Altitude : | 489 feet / 149 meters |
Capital city : | Athens is capital of Henderson County |
Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
Local time : | 09:50:41 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 257 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Athens is located at 32°12'18"N 95°51'20"W (32.2048700, -95.8555200).
Athens map
- Official Website
Official website of Athens
Demographics
The population of Athens increased by 0.47% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 12,710 | - | census |
2011 | 12,776 | 0.52% | estimation process |
2012 | 12,750 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2013 | 12,669 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,638 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,576 | -0.49% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,612 | 0.29% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,598 | -0.11% | estimation process |
2018 | 12,715 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2019 | 12,753 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2020 | 12,770 | 0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Athens (15)
People born in Athens, including businessman Sid W. Richardson, football player Barron Tanner, flight director Gerald D. Griffin, .
List
- James C. Spencer (Member of the Texas House of Representatives) he was born in 11/05/1914
- Odrick Ray (American football player) he was born in 24/05/1989
- Pete Donohue (American baseball player) he was born in 05/11/1900
- Wes Bradshaw (American football player and coach (1897-1960)) he was born in 26/11/1897
- William R. Hawn (American businessman) he was born in 13/01/1910
- William Wayne Justice (American judge) he was born in 25/02/1920
- Fred LaRue (American presidential aide) he was born in 11/10/1928
- Stuart Spitzer (Member of the Texas House of Representatives) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Jakeem Grant (American football player) he was born in 30/10/1992
- Adam Gibbs (American voice actor) he was born in 15/06/1986
- Goldie Printis Horton ((1887-1972)) she was born in 04/09/1887
- Tay Money (American rapper) she was born in 06/04/1993
Schools in Athens
College & universities near Athens, TX
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
225308 | Trinity Valley Community College | Athens (TX) | 75751 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Athens, TX
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (16)
- Athens , Georgia consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States with a population of 116,714 people.
- Athens , Alabama county seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States with a population of 28,643 people.
- Athens , Ohio town in Ohio with a population of 24,600 people.
- Athens , Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 14,120 people.
- Athens , New York city in Greene County, New York, United States of America with a population of 3,946 people.
- Athens , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,180 people.
- Athens , Missouri township in Missouri with a population of 2,080 people.
- Athens , Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois, United States with a population of 1,893 people.
- Athens , Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,079 people.
- Athens , Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 996 people.
- Athens , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 976 people.
- Athens , West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 890 people.
- Athens , Vermont town in Windham County, Vermont with a population of 435 people.
- Athens , Louisiana village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 265 people.
- Athens , Kansas unincorporated community in Woodson County, Kansas, USA with a population of 47 people.
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , TX. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Gun Barrel City | 6,208 | Town of the United States |
Chandler | 3,219 | City in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Tool | 2,335 | City in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Malakoff | 2,314 | City in Texas, United States |
Seven Points | 1,557 | City in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Berryville | 1,066 | Town of the United States |
Eustace | 1,020 | City in Texas, USA |
Trinidad | 875 | City in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Log Cabin | 785 | City in Henderson County, Texas |
Payne Springs | 756 | Town of the United States |
Murchison | 610 | City in Texas |
Star Harbor | 487 | City in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Enchanted Oaks | 343 | Town of the United States |
Poynor | 311 | Town of the United States |
Coffee City | 299 | Town in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Moore Station | 223 | City in Henderson County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Texas cities