Census ACS · #439 μSA
Athens Metro Area
The Athens, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 83,658 residents. The median household income is $63,955 and the median home value is $189,600.
83,658
Population
96
People / sq mi
$63,955
Median Income
$189,600
Median Home Value
The Athens CBSA covers 874 sq mi of land at 95.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
Economy & Income
$63,955
Median Household Income
$33,734
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$189,600
Median Home Value
$978
Median Rent
76.5%
Homeownership
Education
87.5%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
8.4%
Work From Home
30.1 min
Avg Commute
21.1%
Foreign Born
Athens spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Athens, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 83,658 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #439 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Athens metro area is $63,955, with a per capita income of $33,734.
The Athens, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Athens, Tx CBSA (11980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Athens: 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 83,658 residents, Athens is a metro area in TX.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,955 — below the US median of $78,538. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $189,600, with typical rent around $978.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.2%, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Athens, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.