Economy & Jobs — Athens, Tennessee
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,929 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,659 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,980 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 29.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Fast Food | 38 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Home Health | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
