Jobs & Employment in Athens, TN

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Labor Force

6,980

Employed

6,597

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

84.5%

Carpool

8.6%

Walk

2.3%

Work from Home

4.1%

Employment by Sector

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

Government

46.9%

Self-Employed

3.5%

Athens, TN has an unemployment rate of 5.5% with a labor force of 6,980. The average commute time is 22 minutes. About 84.5% of workers drive alone to work.