Athens
City in McMinn County, Tennessee
Athens is a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, with 14,084 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Niota, 5.2 miles NE.
- 14,084residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 15.6 sq miland area · 40.3 km²
- 905 / sq mipopulation density
- 37303ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is the county seat of McMinn County, Tennessee, United States and the principal city of the Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 53,569. The city is located almost equidistantly between the major cities of Knoxville and Chattanooga. The population was 14,084 at the 2020 census. The population estimate for 2024 was 15,050 for the U.S census
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Athens weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to Athens
There are no webcams in Athens itself. These are the closest, 34 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $53,929
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Median rent
- $846/mo
- Median age
- 39
Do you know Athens? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Athens special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Athens
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Athens Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Athens, TN population
Athens had 14,084 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,084 |
|---|---|
| Density | 905 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | McMinn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,084 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.57 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4568° N, 84.6046° W |
| ZIP code | 37303 |
| Official website | cityofathenstn.com/index.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4702320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Niota5.2 mi NE
- Englewood7.0 mi E
- Riceville7.1 mi SW
- Etowah9.3 mi SE
- Decatur11.7 mi NW
- Sweetwater12.5 mi NE
- Calhoun13.2 mi SW
- Delano14.1 mi S
- Madisonville14.3 mi E
- Charleston14.7 mi SW
- Tellico Plains18.3 mi E
- Philadelphia19.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in McMinn County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Athens, TN?
14,084 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, TN?
The ZIP code of Athens is 37303.
What is the elevation of Athens?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Niota (5.2 mi), Englewood (7.0 mi), Riceville (7.1 mi), Etowah (9.3 mi), Decatur (11.7 mi).
Last updated: