Athens, TN

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2021 Population
13,961
0.215% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
40
4.17% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
22.1%
6.56% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$42,283
14.7% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$163,500
4.27% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
6,033
5.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Athens, TN had a population of 14k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $42,283. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Athens, TN grew from 13,931 to 13,961, a 0.215% increase and its median household income grew from $36,864 to $42,283, a 14.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.06%), White (Hispanic) (5.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Athens, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Athens, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens, TN are Tennessee Wesleyan University (344 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (108 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Athens, TN was $163,500, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in Athens, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens, TN was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Athens, TN is home to a population of 14k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.25% of Athens, TN residents were born outside of the country (872 people).

In 2021, there were 9.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Athens, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 727 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.3%
2021 Citizenship
95.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Athens, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Athens, TN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.2k ± 408
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.13k ± 263
  3. White (Hispanic)
    727 ± 376
7.31%
Hispanic Population
1.02k people

In 2021, there were 9.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Athens, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 727 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.31% of the people in Athens, TN are hispanic (1.02k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens, TN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    86,142 ± 7,160 people
  2. India
    24,764 ± 3,857 people
  3. Guatemala
    18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.25%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
872 people
5.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
822 people

As of 2021, 6.25% of Athens, TN residents (872 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Athens, TN was 5.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    228 ± 88
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    174 ± 93
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    73 ± 65

Athens, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Athens, TN employs 6.03k people. The largest industries in Athens, TN are Manufacturing (1,939 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (718 people), and Retail Trade (698 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,292), Public Administration ($58,750), and Finance & Insurance ($53,000).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

6.03k
2021 Value
± 623
5.21%
1 Year growth
± 13.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Athens, TN grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 5.73k employees to 6.03k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens, TN, are Production Occupations (1,183 people), Management Occupations (611 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (461 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.03k
2021 Value
± 623
5.21%
1 Year growth
± 13.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Athens, TN grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 5.73k employees to 6.03k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens, TN, are Manufacturing (1,939 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (718 people), and Retail Trade (698 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens, TN, though some of these residents may live in Athens, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,445
Median earning men ± $4,446
$31,610
Median earning women ± $2,706

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($117,831), Public Administration ($85,536), and Wholesale Trade ($63,523).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,625), Manufacturing ($43,736), and Public Administration ($37,064).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $51.3B
  2. $50.3B
  3. $49.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B
2020 Value in Tennessee
$1.05T
Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee
123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $34.2B
  2. $26.7B
  3. $21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Athens, TN awarded 452 degrees. The student population of Athens, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 524 male students and 783 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens, TN are White (358 and 81.5%), followed by Black or African American (32 and 7.29%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 4.1%), and Two or More Races (15 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Athens, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee Wesleyan University (344 and 76.1%) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens (108 and 23.9%).

The most popular majors in Athens, TN are Registered Nursing (97 and 21.5%), General Business Administration & Management (69 and 15.3%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 and 6.86%).

The median tuition cost in Athens, TN for private four year colleges is $25,340.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Athens, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,307 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,307 students enrolled in Athens, TN, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 993 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 97 degree-majors awarded
  2. 51 degree-majors awarded
  3. 16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens, TN was Registered Nursing with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Athens, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 344 degrees awarded
  2. 108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee Wesleyan University with 344 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 182 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens, TN, which is 0.674 times less than the 270 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 358 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 32 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,340) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

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The median property value in Athens, TN was $163,500 in 2021, which is 0.668 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,800 to $163,500, a 4.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens, TN is 56.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Athens, TN have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens, TN is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Athens, TN is $42,283. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Athens, TN was Census Tract 9704.02 with a value of $61,182, followed by Census Tract 9704.01 and Census Tract 9701.02, with respective values of $55,922 and $52,210.

Property

$163,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,527
$3,270
Median Property Taxes
±$407

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Athens, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Athens, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

56.6%
Homeownership
2021
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.6% of the housing units in Athens, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Athens, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9704.02
  2. Census Tract 9704.01
  3. Census Tract 9701.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens, TN was Census Tract 9704.02 with a value of $61,182, followed by Census Tract 9704.01 and Census Tract 9701.02, with respective values of $55,922 and $52,210.

The following map shows all of the places in Athens, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$42,283
Median Household Income
± $4,820
5.77k
Number of Households
± 587

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.77k households in Athens, TN grew to $42,283 from the previous year's value of $36,864.

The following chart displays the households in Athens, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Athens, TN is from Tennessee.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.463
2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (86.4%)
  2. Carpooled (7.14%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.21%)

In 2021, 86.4% of workers in Athens, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.14%) and those who worked at home (4.21%).

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens, TN have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.84% of the workforce in Athens, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens, TN have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens, TN (2.88k out of 13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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87.9% of the population of Athens, TN has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 2.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McMinn County, TN see 1992 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.78% decrease from the previous year (2049 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2357 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1322 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,992 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McMinn County, TN

Primary care physicians in McMinn County, TN see an average of 1,992 patients per year. This represents a 2.78% decrease from the previous year (2,049 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McMinn County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
41.8%
Employer Coverage
19.5%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
2.99%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens, TN grew by 5.82% from 11.4% to 12.1%.

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