What is the population of Athens?

The population of Athens, TX is 12,770.

Where is Athens located?

Athens, TX is located at latitude 32.2048700 and longitude -95.8555200. It is in United States.

What is the area of Athens?

The area of Athens, TX is 49.623347 km².

What is the elevation of Athens?

Athens, TX has an elevation of 149 meters (489 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Athens in?

Athens, TX is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Athens in?

Athens is in the state of Texas, United States.

What county is Athens, TX in?

Athens is in Henderson County, Texas.

How has the population of Athens changed?

The population of Athens, TX has increased from 12,710 (2010) to 12,770 (2020), a change of 0.5%.

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.

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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
Latitude & Longitude	32.2049,-95.8555
Named for	Athens
Altitude	489 feet / 149 meters
Capital city	Athens is capital of Henderson County
Time Zone	UTC−06:00
Local time	18:19:05 (22nd April 2026)
Density	257 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	0.47% (2010-2020)
Weather	78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

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Geography

Athens is located at 32°12'18"N 95°51'20"W (32.2048700, -95.8555200).

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Weather

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

5 to 10 mph SE Wednesday

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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

Athens zip code is 75751. County name: Henderson, County fips: 48213

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Services and Civic Places in Athens

1Texas Agricultural Ext Services

100 E Tyler St #300, Athens, TX 75751, United States View details

Phone: +19036756130 | Website available

People born in Athens (15)

People born in Athens, including businessman Sid W. Richardson, football player Barron Tanner, flight director Gerald D. Griffin, .

More notable people

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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Athens, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
225308	Trinity Valley Community College	Athens (TX)	75751

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Athens, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Athens.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Athen Post Office	Athens (TX)	75751

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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.
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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.
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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