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Athens

County:
McMinn County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.562
State:
Tennessee

Athens is a city located in McMinn County, Tennessee. Athens has a 2026 population of 15,050. It is also the county seat of McMinn County. Athens is currently growing at a rate of 2.19% annually and its population has increased by 6.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,091 in 2020.

15.1K
Total Population
967
Density (mi²)
322 2.19%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)