Greek Population in Tennessee by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Greek population in Tennessee totals 12,376, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Knoxville (938), followed by Memphis (895) and Clarksville (616), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Greek residents are distributed across Tennessee''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Greek population in Tennessee

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  • 1
    Knoxville
    Greek population in Knoxville is 938
    0.48% of Knoxville population is Greek
  • 2
    Memphis
    Greek population in Memphis is 895
    0.14% of Memphis population is Greek
  • 3
    Clarksville
    Greek population in Clarksville is 616
    0.36% of Clarksville population is Greek
  • 4
    Murfreesboro
    Greek population in Murfreesboro is 532
    0.34% of Murfreesboro population is Greek
  • 5
    Chattanooga
    Greek population in Chattanooga is 363
    0.20% of Chattanooga population is Greek

Overview of Greek population in Tennessee

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Tennessee contains 12,376 Greek residents (0.18% of 7.0 million total state population), positioning the state at the 50th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Greek population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Tennessee's Greek demographic representation of 0.18% remains below the national average of 0.36%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey document Tennessee's 12,376 Greek residents constitute 1% of the nation's total Greek population of 1.2 million, providing the state with a measurable but modest share of the national demographic community.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Tennessee maintains 0.3 Greek Americans per square mile, marginally below the national average of 0.34 per square mile, placing the state near national demographic representation levels.
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284 Cities in Tennessee Ranked by Greek Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Greek population in Tennessee present in Knoxville, Memphis, and Clarksville, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Tennessee ranked by Greek population count
Rank by Greek Population
City
Greek Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Tennessee Greek Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Knoxville 938 0.48% 7.58%
2 Memphis 895 0.14% 7.23%
3 Clarksville 616 0.36% 4.98%
4 Murfreesboro 532 0.34% 4.30%
5 Chattanooga 363 0.20% 2.93%
6 Franklin 352 0.41% 2.84%
7 Spring Hill 327 0.61% 2.64%
8 235 0.58% 1.90%
9 196 0.42% 1.58%
10 184 0.84% 1.49%
11 158 0.35% 1.28%
12 111 0.20% 0.90%
13 101 1.30% 0.82%
14 95 0.39% 0.77%
14 95 0.23% 0.77%
15 94 0.29% 0.76%
16 79 0.53% 0.64%
17 71 0.15% 0.57%
18 68 0.12% 0.55%
19 67 1.04% 0.54%
20 62 0.64% 0.50%
21 61 0.11% 0.49%
22 57 0.11% 0.46%
23 55 0.88% 0.44%
24 51 0.87% 0.41%
25 50 0.43% 0.40%
25 50 0.18% 0.40%
26 48 0.90% 0.39%
26 48 0.11% 0.39%
26 48 0.14% 0.39%
27 47 0.25% 0.38%
28 46 1.06% 0.37%
29 44 0.06% 0.36%
30 43 0.13% 0.35%
30 43 0.83% 0.35%
31 42 0.38% 0.34%
32 41 1.45% 0.33%
32 41 0.59% 0.33%
32 41 0.38% 0.33%
32 41 0.31% 0.33%
33 40 0.28% 0.32%
34 36 0.09% 0.29%
35 30 0.24% 0.24%
35 30 0.24% 0.24%
35 30 0.17% 0.24%
36 29 0.05% 0.23%
36 29 0.04% 0.23%
36 29 1.37% 0.23%
37 28 0.07% 0.23%
38 26 0.15% 0.21%
38 26 2.31% 0.21%
38 26 0.95% 0.21%
39 25 0.45% 0.20%
39 25 0.26% 0.20%
40 23 0.32% 0.19%
41 22 0.47% 0.18%
42 21 0.15% 0.17%
43 19 0.13% 0.15%
44 17 0.20% 0.14%
45 15 0.16% 0.12%
46 13 0.46% 0.11%
46 13 0.59% 0.11%
46 13 0.47% 0.11%
47 12 0.08% 0.10%
47 12 0.14% 0.10%
47 12 0.66% 0.10%
48 11 0.24% 0.09%
48 11 1.50% 0.09%
48 11 0.41% 0.09%
49 10 0.21% 0.08%
50 9 1.58% 0.07%
51 8 0.52% 0.06%
51 8 0.38% 0.06%
52 7 0.12% 0.06%
52 7 0.05% 0.06%
52 7 0.30% 0.06%
53 6 0.23% 0.05%
53 6 0.27% 0.05%
54 5 0.39% 0.04%
54 5 0.24% 0.04%
54 5 0.18% 0.04%
54 5 0.26% 0.04%
54 5 0.27% 0.04%
55 4 0.14% 0.03%
55 4 0.20% 0.03%
55 4 0.16% 0.03%
56 3 0.17% 0.02%
57 2 0.10% 0.02%
57 2 0.25% 0.02%
57 2 0.27% 0.02%
58 1 0.13% 0.01%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Tennessee by their Greek population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Greek population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Greek ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Greek alone, while others identify as Greek along with another race (such as Greek and German).
  • We’ve used the “Greek alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Greek population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Greek alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Greek .
  2. % of Total Tennessee Greek Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Greek population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Greek populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Greek population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Greek populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.