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Population Review

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

White89.6%
Black or African American3.0%
Asian0.0%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Tennessee

Largest counties in Tennessee

Part of Tennessee

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Metro areas in Tennessee

Metro rankings

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.

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.