Athens is a growing, family-friendly community in McMinn County with small-town charm. Selected city demographics are listed below:
Population (july 2024)
15,050 (6.9% increase from July 2020)
Age Distribution
Median Age – 41 Years
Persons Under 5 Years – 5.5%
Persons Under 18 Years – 17.9%
Persons Over 65 Year – 17.2%
Race
White – 84.7%
Black – 6.09%
Two or More Races – 6.51%
Other (Asian & Native American) – 2.69%
HOusing
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing – $197,300
No. of Households – 6,031
Education
High School Graduate or Higher of Persons Age 25+ Years – 22.6%
Income
Median Household Income – $53,151
Per Capita Income – $31,659
Persons in Poverty – 18.4%
