Editing Athena, Oregon

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|subdivision_name2        = [[Umatilla County, Oregon|Umatilla]]
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|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Becky Schroeder<ref>{{cite web|title=City Government: Athena|work=City of Athena|url=https://www.cityofathena.com/city-government/|year=2020|access-date=2020-06-25}}</ref>
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'''Athena''' is a city in [[Umatilla County, Oregon]], United States. The population was 1,126 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is part of the [[Hermiston-Pendleton Micropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
Athena, about halfway between [[Pendleton, Oregon]], and [[Walla Walla, Washington]], was originally called Centerville. However, confusion about the name sometimes arose because Oregon had another Centerville, in Washington County, and the state of Washington had a [[Centerville, Washington|Centerville]], in Klickitat County. In 1889, local government officials asked the Centerville school principal, D. W. Jarvis, to recommend a different name. He chose ''[[Athena]]'' after the Greek goddess, and they agreed.<ref name="OGN">{{cite book | last = McArthur | first = Lewis A. | author-link = Lewis A. McArthur |author2=Lewis L. McArthur |author2-link=Lewis L. McArthur | title = [[Oregon Geographic Names]] | orig-year = 1928 | edition = 7th | year = 2003 | publisher = [[Oregon Historical Society]] Press | location = Portland, Oregon| isbn = 0-87595-277-1 | page = 37 }}</ref>

Centerville got its first post office on October 11, 1878. The first postmaster was William T. Cook. The post office name was changed to ''Athena'' on May 16, 1889.<ref name="OGN"/>

Nineteenth-century settlers of [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent brought to Athena an interest in the customs and music of Scotland. Before [[World War I]], Athena had a [[Caledonians|Caledonian]] Society that held an annual picnic featuring Scottish dancing and [[bagpipes]]. McEwen High School in Athena (now [[Weston-McEwen High School]]) revived the tradition in the 1950s when it organized a Scots dance group and a [[pipe band]]. The band has since performed at many venues in the United States and has traveled to Scotland and England to play.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pipes and Drums: History of the Program |publisher=Weston–McEwen High School |url=http://wmhs.athwest.k12.or.us/pipes_drums |access-date=2015-06-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602231651/http://wmhs.athwest.k12.or.us/pipes_drums |archive-date=2015-06-02 }}</ref> The Athena Caledonian Games languished during World War I but were re-established in 1976 as a Bicentennial event that has continued ever since.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/caledonian-games-in-athena-celebrate-scottish-heritage/article_4ab61f42-ffe1-11ec-8f95-e3b1e7389840.html | title=Caledonian Games in Athena celebrate Scottish heritage | date=July 11, 2022 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.57|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-12-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Athena has a [[Mediterranean climate#Warm-summer Mediterranean climate|warm-summer Mediterranean climate]], abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|title=Athena, Oregon|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=2954&cityname=Athena%2C+Oregon%2C+United+States+of+America&units|publisher=CantyMedia|work=Weatherbase|access-date=2015-06-01}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 495
|1900= 703
|1910= 586
|1920= 621
|1930= 504
|1940= 513
|1950= 750
|1960= 950
|1970= 872
|1980= 965
|1990= 997
|2000= 1221
|2010= 1126
|2020= 1209
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:41&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 1,126 people, 446 households, and 325 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1975.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 484 housing units at an average density of {{convert|849.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.5% of the population.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-21}}</ref>

There were 446 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

===2000 census===
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,221 people, 446 households, and 341 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,152.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 473 housing units at an average density of {{convert|833.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.17% White, 3.69% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.60% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.16% of the population.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

There were 446 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $40,234. Males had a median income of $30,323 versus $20,598 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,566. About 10.5% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

==Education==
[[File:Athena, Oregon aerial.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Athena]]
Athena is served by the [[Athena Weston School District]].

==Industry==
[[Hodaka (motorcycle)|Hodaka]] motorcycles were once designed in Athena under the aegis of the Pacific Basin Trading Company, with manufacture in Japan.  The Hodaka marque is recognized as an American vintage cycle; it was the vintage marque at the 2006 [[American Motorcyclist Association]] (AMA) [[Vintage Motorcycle Days]] at [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course|Mid-Ohio]]. Reunions of former PABATCO employees, vintage enthusiasts, and present-day Hodaka owners and riders are held in Athena annually, including swap meet, bike show, scrambles, and observed trials.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hodakadays.org|title=Hodaka Days organization}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
*''Athena Press'', issues archived at the Athena library.
*Gaston, Joseph, ''Centennial History of Oregon'', Chicago: SJ Clarke Publishing, 1912.
*Geissel, Genevieve and Mildred Miley, "Athena, Once Centerville, Has Interesting History", Umatilla County Historical Society ''Pioneer Trails'', V2, no.3, April 1978.
*Gilbert, Frank T., ''Historic Sketches'', Portland, Oregon: AG Walling Printing, 1882.

==External links==
{{Commons category|Athena, Oregon}}
*[https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/local/cities/a-d/athena.aspx Entry for Athena] in the ''[[Oregon Blue Book]]''
*{{Oregon Encyclopedia|athena|Athena|Doyle, Susan Badger}}

{{Umatilla County, Oregon}}

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[[Category:Cities in Oregon]]
[[Category:Cities in Umatilla County, Oregon]]
[[Category:Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area]]
[[Category:1904 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1904]]