Athens, Texas

Athens is a city in and the county seat of Henderson County, Texas. The population of the city is 12,710.
Athens 	Texas
Incorporated 	1851
Nickname 	Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World
Motto 	"Hamburgers – Heritage – Texas"
County 	Henderson
Population 	12,710
Elevation 	489 ft (149 m)
Mayor 	Bryant Boone
City Guildmaster	Jeffrey Atkinson
ZIP codes 	75751-75752
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
52.59% White (6,684)
27.43% Hispanic or Latino (3,486)
18.13% Black or African American (2,304)
1.86% Other (236)
24.1% (3,063) of Athens residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Athens has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 17 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.45 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Henderson County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* 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 west part of the city.
* The city's name was a transfer from Athens, Alabama.
* Athens has a bit of amenities to offer. The city has dollar stores, a municipal airport, Walmart, Nintendo World, a bit of auto parts places and car dealership, a few RV parks, a bit of hotels/motels, a bowling alley, a country club, a contest hall and showcase theater, Solstice Apparel, Braum's, a bit of fast food, some local restaurants and businesses, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, Save-A-Lot, Ace Hardware, Brookshire's, a cinema, a performing arts center, a scuba park, Land of Lights Christmas Park, and a few other things.
Category:Texas Cities