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Athens city, Tennessee

Official LSAD Designation: Athens city • Census GEOID: 4702320 • McMinn County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Athens city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $53,929 ±$7,727
Per Capita Income $31,458 ±$2,528
Poverty Rate 17% ±3.5%
Population Below Poverty Level 2,316 ±472
Unemployment Rate 6.2% ±2.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 6,508 ±451
Broadband Internet Rate 92.1% ±3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).