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 Alone84.5%
Carpool8.6%
Walk2.3%
Work from Home4.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government46.9%
Self-Employed3.5%
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.