Demographics in Athens, TN

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Athens?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

14,250

Male

7,187

50.4%

Female

7,063

49.6%

Median Age

40.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

84.7%

Black

6.1%

Hispanic

6.6%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

6.5%

Other

1.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.9%

High School or Higher

40.7%

Foreign Born

5.2%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

35.7%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Athens, TN has a population of 14,250 with a median age of 40.8. The racial makeup is 84.7% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 6.1% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.2%.