Demographics & People — Athens, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 6,031 |
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| Family Households | 3,597 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2528 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,070 |
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| Black or African American | 868 |
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| Asian | 166 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 939 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,271 |
| Other groups | 3,515 |
| Irish | 1,713 |
| English | 1,536 |
| American | 1,389 |
| German | 1,364 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 946 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 755 |
| European | 227 |
| Italian | 189 |
Language
| English Only | 12,383 |
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| Spanish | 724 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,473 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 730 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,661 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Athens, Tennessee.
