Athens, TN

City

Demographics of Athens

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.2%

Households with Children

32.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,449

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.1%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.3%
High School / GED: 37.7%
Some College or Associate's: 26.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.2%
Single Parents: 18.7%
Couples & Adults: 28.6%
Living Alone: 38.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 6.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 74.8%
Puerto Rican: 13.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 10.4%
South American: 0.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 43.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 1.4%
Other Black: 55.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.0%
Spanish: 4.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 6.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Athens

Neighborhood

McMinn, TN

Clem Jones Heights / Hutsell

Mount Verd / Alta Vista

Coile / Forrest Hills

Reagan / Mount Harmony

Bethsalem / Brewer Addition

Mashburn / Morningside

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources