Athens, TN Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Athens, TN Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 37,439. Among this population, 5.25K of them (14.02%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.29K of them (38.18%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Athens, TN Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Athens, TN Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Athens, TN Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Athens, TN Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5248 14.02
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14294 38.18
Some College or Associates Degree 11189 29.89
Bachelors or Higher 6708 17.92

Male Population

The Athens, TN Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,081. Among this population, 2.69K of them (14.87%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.16K of them (39.62%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Athens, TN Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Athens, TN Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Athens, TN Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2689 14.87
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7163 39.62
Some College or Associates Degree 5220 28.87
Bachelors or Higher 3009 16.64

Female Population

The Athens, TN Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 19,358. Among this population, 2.56K of them (13.22%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 7.13K of them (36.84%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Athens, TN Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Athens, TN Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Athens, TN Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2559 13.22
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7131 36.84
Some College or Associates Degree 5969 30.84
Bachelors or Higher 3699 19.11