The Athens, TN Metro Area is home to 53,065 people with a population density of 126.03 people per square mile. It is known for its charming downtown area that includes many small businesses such as the Southern Burger Company, Krimson Kafe and Good Dog Hot Dogs. There are also several outdoor activities available year round such as hiking in nearby trails at South Cherokee National Park and biking along the Tennessee Riverwalk. The city also has many demographic organizations like the Black Business Association and the Hispanic Business Alliance dedicated to promoting economic development in the local community. Additionally, there are plenty of sporting events that take place throughout the year including college basketball games at Tennessee Wesleyan University and high school football games at McMinn County High School.
The population in Athens Metro Area is 53,065. There are 123 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Athens Metro Area is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Athens Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Athens Metro Area
- 54.9% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 14.4% have children, but are single
Race in Athens Metro Area
- 89.7% are White
- 3.6% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander