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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Athens Micro

Athens, TN · 2 counties · 64,019 residents · 625.252 sq mi
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Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,857.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,019
+7%since 2000
from 60,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K54K59K65K70K1990201020202024Athens
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,478
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,607
+20%since 2000
from $16,324 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,857
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,352 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(55,818)
Black3.8%(2,309)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(947)
Asian0.6%(360)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(8,728)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(58,534)
Black3.3%(2,137)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,658)
Asian0.6%(403)
Other1.7%(1,111)
Diversity Score19.7%(12,584)
Diversity Score
20
+35%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

AthensCENTRAL15,263
What's inside

2 component counties

McMinn CountyCENTRAL57,404Meigs County14,186
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athens, TN?

Athens, TN has about 64,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athens, TN?

The typical household in Athens, TN earns about $36,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athens, TN expensive?

In Athens, TN, the median home is worth about $105,857, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Athens, TN?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, TN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athens, TN?

About 18.7% of people in Athens, TN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athens, TN grown since 1990?

Yes, Athens, TN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,603 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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