Census ACS · #502 μSA
Athens Metro Area
The Athens, Tn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 67,211 residents. The median household income is $59,361 and the median home value is $189,200.
67,211
Population
107
People / sq mi
$59,361
Median Income
$189,200
Median Home Value
The Athens CBSA covers 625 sq mi of land at 107.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$59,361
Median Household Income
$30,577
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$189,200
Median Home Value
$806
Median Rent
75.2%
Homeownership
Education
85.5%
High School+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.5%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
33.5%
Foreign Born
Athens spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Athens, Tn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 67,211 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #502 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Athens metro area is $59,361, with a per capita income of $30,577.
The Athens, Tn CBSA spans the state of Tennessee.
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Data for the Athens, Tn CBSA (11940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Athens is defined demographically by education — 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Athens is a metro area in TN with a population of 67,211.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,361 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $189,200, with typical rent around $806.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 16.4%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.