Athens, Texas

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Geography

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Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Athens has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[8] The town was heavily damaged by a low-end EF2 tornado on November 4, 2022.[9][10]

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Demographics

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Athens racial composition as of 2020[12]
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Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 6,328 49.22%
Black or African American (NH) 2,059 16.01%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 26 0.2%
Asian (NH) 133 1.03%
Pacific Islander (NH) 10 0.08%
Some Other Race (NH) 48 0.37%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 428 3.33%
Hispanic or Latino 3,825 29.75%
Total 12,857

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,857 people, 4,095 households, and 2,733 families residing in the city.

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 12,710 people, 4,110 households, and 2,807 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,549 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 72.14% White, 19.23% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 6.17% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 17.37% of the population.

There were 4,110 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together,

15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 4,110 households, 131 are unmarried partner households: 106 heterosexual, 14 same-sex male, and 11 same-sex female households. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,372, and the median income for a family was $35,359. Males had a median income of $27,388 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,561. About 14.7% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

According to the city's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $8.0 million in revenues, $8.6 million in expenditures, and $4.2 million in total assets, $0.7 million in total liabilities, and $0.7 million in cash and investments.[14]

State and federal representation

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Athens District Parole Office in Athens.[15]

The United States Postal Service operates the Athens Post Office.[16]

Education

The city of Athens is served by the Athens Independent School District and is home to the Athens High School Hornets. A very small portion in the eastern outskirts of Athens is within the Brownsboro Independent School District.

The main campus of Trinity Valley Community College is located in Athens.

Arts and culture

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is located east of the city on Lake Athens.

The East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society is located in the northwest part of the city.

In addition to Lake Athens, Cedar Creek Reservoir is located northwest of the city, and is a popular vacation destination, especially for Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex residents, some of whom own a lake home on or nearby. Lake Palestine is located to its east.

Notable people

Notes

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References

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  15. ↑ "Parole Division Region I Template:Webarchive." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 15, 2010.
  16. ↑ "Post Office Location - ATHENS." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 15, 2010.
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  19. ↑ Helen Markel. "A Business Of 'brim'", Sports Illustrated, May 21, 1956.

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