Athens, TX Employment

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27%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
32%
Household income NAT. AVG.
27%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$21,888$27,828$29,829
Median household income$37,533$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$57,630$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,713$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$24,878$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$17,264$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate3.4%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level29.5%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Athens is 27% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Athens is 32% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Athens is 27% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Athens is 95% higher than the national average

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      $25,019 $37,533 $75,066
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      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Athens median earnings by income bracket

      Athens employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.9%14.9%
      Manufacturing sector12.4%12.4%
      Financial & insurance services2.0%2.0%
      Wholesale & retail services12.4%12.4%
      Public administration3.9%3.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.9%6.9%
      Education, health & social services10.6%10.6%
      Other36.3%36.3%

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      Brownsboro, TX1,556$57,5003.9%
      Poynor, TX357$56,5632.2%
      Athens, TX12,667$37,53332.2%

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      Athens, TX12,667$37,53332.2%
      Source: The Athens, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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