Elementary School District · TN
Athens City Schools
Athens City Schools is a elementary school district in Tennessee with a community population of 14,471. The median household income is $53,929 and the median age is 39.0.
14,471
Population
930
People / sq mi
$53,929
Median Income
39.0
Median Age
Athens City Schools covers 16 sq mi of land at 929.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,929
Median Household Income
$31,458
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$225,000
Median Home Value
$846
Median Rent
59.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.7%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Athens City Schools serves a community with a population of 14,471 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Athens City Schools is $53,929, with a per capita income of $31,458. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
Athens City Schools is 80.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Athens City Schools, 87.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Athens City Schools is $225,000, with a median rent of $846. The homeownership rate is 59.9%.
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Data for Athens City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 4700120).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.