| Place Name | Athens |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 75751 75752 |
| County | Henderson County |
| Area Code(s) | 430,903 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 12,728 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.16% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 55.45% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Athens, TX |
| US Congressional District(s) | Texas 5th |
| State House Districts | 4 |
| State Senate Districts | 3 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 55.45% |
| African American | 15.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.08% |
| Asian | 1.84% |
| Native American | 0.04% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 27.04% |