Athens, WV

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Athens Overview

1,146
TOTAL POPULATION
544
MALE POPULATION
602
FEMALE POPULATION
90.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
24.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,639
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,667
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
451
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Athens Zip Codes

Athens Area Codes

Race in Athens

The most populous races in Athens are White / Caucasian (1,021 | 89.1%), Black / African American (71 | 6.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (31 | 2.7%).
Race in Athens
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American716.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino312.7%
Native / Alaskan70.6%
White / Caucasian1,02189.1%
Two or more Races272.4%
Some other Race201.8%
Total1,146100.0%

Ancestry in Athens

The most populous ancestries reported in Athens are English (375 | 32.7%), German (123 | 10.7%), Irish (110 | 9.6%), American (58 | 5.1%), and Italian (42 | 3.7%), together accounting for 61.8% of all Athens residents.
Ancestry in Athens
Ancestry# Population% Population
African252.2%
American585.1%
Arab171.5%
Colombian201.8%
Cuban40.4%
Czech131.1%
Dutch312.7%
Eastern European20.2%
Egyptian90.8%
English37532.7%
European252.2%
French30.3%
German12310.7%
Hungarian20.2%
Irish1109.6%
Italian423.7%
Moroccan80.7%
Northern European30.3%
Puerto Rican70.6%
Russian60.5%
Scotch-Irish312.7%
Scottish20.2%
Serbian80.7%
South American201.8%
Subsaharan African252.2%
Turkish90.8%
Welsh282.4%
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Immigrants in Athens

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Athens came from Colombia (20 | 1.8%), Latin America (20 | 1.8%), South America (20 | 1.8%), Africa (17 | 1.5%), and Northern Africa (17 | 1.5%), together accounting for 8.2% of all Athens residents.
Immigrants in Athens
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa171.5%
Canada70.6%
Colombia201.8%
Egypt90.8%
England131.1%
Europe131.1%
Latin America201.8%
Morocco80.7%
Northern Africa171.5%
Northern Europe131.1%
South America201.8%
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Sex and Age in Athens

Sex and Age in Athens

The most populous age groups in Athens are 20 to 24 Years (139 | 25.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (90 | 14.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (5.1%)14 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Years33 (6.1%)20 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years22 (4.0%)90 (14.9%)
15 to 19 Years98 (18.0%)89 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Years139 (25.6%)42 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (3.3%)29 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years15 (2.8%)41 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years17 (3.1%)31 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years3 (0.5%)36 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years35 (6.4%)16 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years14 (2.6%)25 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years36 (6.6%)23 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years35 (6.4%)32 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years19 (3.5%)26 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years10 (1.8%)44 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years12 (2.2%)18 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years10 (1.8%)9 (1.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (2.8%)
Total544 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Athens

Median Family Size in Athens

The median family size in Athens is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (144 | 65.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.63 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (56 | 25.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Athens
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple144 (65.4%)3.63
Single Male/Father20 (9.1%)3.30
Single Female/Mother56 (25.5%)2.73
Total Families220 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Athens

The median household size in Athens is 3.42 persons per household, with single male/father households (20 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.15 persons per household. non-family households (56 | 20.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Athens
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple144 (52.2%)3.92
Single Male/Father20 (7.2%)4.15
Single Female/Mother56 (20.3%)4.00
Non-family56 (20.3%)1.30
Total Households276 (100.0%)3.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Athens

Out of a total of 276 households in Athens, 220 (79.7%) are family households, while 56 (20.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 90, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 46.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Athens
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-46 (16.7%)
2-Person Households90 (32.6%)5 (1.8%)
3-Person Households29 (10.5%)5 (1.8%)
4-Person Households37 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households29 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (79.7%)56 (20.3%)

Female Fertility in Athens

Fertility by Age in Athens

Average fertility rate in Athens is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 70.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Athens
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years7 (70.0%)79.0
20 to 34 years3 (30.0%)27.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Athens

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Athens
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Athens

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Athens
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (70.0%)83.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (30.0%)37.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Athens

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Athens
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)

Income in Athens

Income Overview in Athens

Per Capita Income in Athens is $20,639, while median incomes of families and households are $66,250 and $61,667 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,146$20,639
Median Family Income220$66,250
Mean Family Income220$75,632
Median Household Income276$61,667
Mean Household Income276$80,697
Income Deficit220$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,1460.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,146100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1460.37

Earnings by Sex in Athens

Earnings by Sex in Athens
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male283 (55.2%)$0
Female230 (44.8%)$22,000
Total513 (100.0%)$19,028

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Athens

The most common earnings brackets in Athens are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (63 | 22.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (41 | 17.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Athens
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less32 (11.3%)20 (8.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99946 (16.3%)10 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49963 (22.3%)5 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (3.9%)3 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)15 (6.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9999 (3.2%)31 (13.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)6 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)20 (8.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)20 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (1.1%)2 (0.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)7 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (8.1%)2 (0.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (3.5%)3 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (7.8%)6 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (1.1%)24 (10.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (7.4%)41 (17.8%)
$100,000+10 (3.5%)6 (2.6%)
Total283 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Athens

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Athens
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$62,083$0
Graduate Degree$51,667$87,656
Total$43,472$0

Family Income in Athens

Family Income Brackets in Athens

According to the Athens family income data, there are 64 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Athens
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000115.0%
$10,000 to $14,999146.4%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993214.5%
$35,000 to $49,999104.5%
$50,000 to $74,9995223.6%
$75,000 to $99,999209.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996429.1%
$150,000 to $199,999177.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Athens

2-person families (121 | 55.0%) account for the highest median family income in Athens with $78,036 per family, while 2-person families (121 | 55.0%) have the highest median income of $39,018 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Athens
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families121 (55.0%)$78,036
3-Person Families32 (14.5%)$0
4-Person Families33 (15.0%)$0
5-Person Families15 (6.8%)$0
6-Person Families19 (8.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total220 (100.0%)$66,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Athens

Family Income by Number of Earners in Athens
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39 (17.7%)$36,125
1 Earner82 (37.3%)$0
2 Earners76 (34.5%)$106,957
3+ Earners23 (10.4%)$59,013
Total220 (100.0%)$66,250

Household Income in Athens

Household Income Brackets in Athens

With 68 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Athens, accounting for 24.6% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.7%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Athens
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000114.0%
$10,000 to $14,999145.1%
$15,000 to $24,99920.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993111.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993613.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996623.9%
$75,000 to $99,999196.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996824.6%
$150,000 to $199,999196.9%
$200,000+103.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Athens

The median household income in Athens is $61,667, with the highest median household income of $106,346 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 126 households (45.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 13 households (4.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Athens
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13 (4.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years51 (18.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years126 (45.7%)$106,346
65+ Years86 (31.2%)$59,224
Total276 (100.0%)$61,667

Poverty in Athens

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens

With 14.0% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Athens, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years5 (35.7%)4 (6.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years19 (67.9%)13 (17.8%)
25 to 34 Years2 (6.1%)19 (27.1%)
35 to 44 Years5 (25.0%)4 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)11 (26.8%)
55 to 64 Years3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (4.5%)
Total46 (14.0%)56 (9.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens

According to the poverty statistics in Athens, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (89.3%)14 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (92.9%)23 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (64.3%)58 (93.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (32.1%)60 (82.2%)
25 to 34 Years31 (93.9%)51 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years15 (75.0%)63 (94.0%)
45 to 54 Years49 (100.0%)30 (73.2%)
55 to 64 Years68 (95.8%)55 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)42 (95.5%)
Total283 (86.0%)521 (90.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Athens

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Athens show that 4.2% or 6 of the total 144 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Athens
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Athens

According to the poverty data in Athens, 30.0% or 6 single-father households and 23.2% or 13 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (75.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (29.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Athens
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (75.0%)10 (29.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (13.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (30.0%)13 (23.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Athens

The poverty data for Athens shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 19 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (38.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Athens
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (38.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (4.2%)19 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Athens

Employment by Class of Employer in Athens

Among the 386 employed individuals in Athens, private company employees (184 | 47.7%), state government employees (100 | 25.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (38 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Athens
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18447.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)82.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)71.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations389.8%
Local Government Employees348.8%
State Government Employees10025.9%
Federal Government Employees153.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total386100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Athens

According to the labor force statistics for Athens, out of the total population over 16 years of age (936), 48.2% or 451 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.2% or 46 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.3% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.9% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Athens
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years64 (34.8%)23 (35.9%)
20 to 24 Years74 (40.9%)6 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years37 (78.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years50 (89.3%)2 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years73 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years70 (77.8%)12 (17.1%)
55 to 59 Years27 (45.8%)3 (11.1%)
60 to 64 Years23 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total451 (48.2%)46 (10.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Athens

According to labor force statistics for Athens, 69.0% of individuals (280) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (406) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 17 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.9% or 195 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Athens
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (42.9%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma25 (37.3%)13 (20.0%)
College / Associate Degree57 (60.6%)15 (15.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher195 (81.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (69.0%)25 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Athens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Athens are Community & Social Service (121 | 29.9%), Education Instruction & Library (69 | 17.0%), Education, Arts & Media (32 | 7.9%), Management (20 | 4.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Athens

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Athens, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (43.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (41.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (40.5%)72 (59.5%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (37.5%)20 (62.5%)
Legal Services & Support2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Education Instruction & Library30 (43.5%)39 (56.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)59 (34.7%)111 (65.3%)
Total (Overall)214 (52.8%)191 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Athens are Personal Care & Service (28 | 6.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (16 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (13 | 3.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in Athens

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)86 (97.7%)2 (2.3%)
Total (Overall)214 (52.8%)191 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Athens are Office & Administration (59 | 14.6%), and Sales & Related (39 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Athens

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (20.5%)31 (79.5%)
Office & Administration12 (20.3%)47 (79.7%)
Total (Category)20 (20.4%)78 (79.6%)
Total (Overall)214 (52.8%)191 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Athens are Construction & Extraction (7 | 1.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Athens

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)214 (52.8%)191 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Athens are Production (22 | 5.4%), Transportation (9 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (6 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Athens

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Athens
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)214 (52.8%)191 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Athens

Employment Industries in Athens

The major employment industries in Athens include Educational Services (130 | 32.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 | 16.5%), Public Administration (44 | 10.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (41 | 10.1%), and Manufacturing (40 | 9.9%).
Employment Industries in Athens

Employment Industries by Sex in Athens

The Athens industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (80.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (73.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (63.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Athens
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services53 (40.8%)77 (59.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18 (26.9%)49 (73.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (61.0%)16 (39.0%)
Public Administration29 (65.9%)15 (34.1%)
Total214 (52.8%)191 (47.2%)

Education in Athens

School Enrollment in Athens

The most common levels of schooling among the 560 students in Athens are college / undergraduate (311 | 55.5%), middle school (96 | 17.1%), and high school (83 | 14.8%).
School Enrollment in Athens
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School539.5%
Middle School9617.1%
High School8314.8%
College / Undergraduate31155.5%
Graduate / Professional173.0%
Total560100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Athens

Out of a total of 560 students who are enrolled in schools in Athens, 78 (13.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 482 (86.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (82.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 53 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Athens
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds110 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds58 (89.2%)7 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds108 (93.1%)8 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds145 (81.9%)32 (18.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (17.1%)29 (82.9%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (86.1%)78 (13.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Athens

Education (86 | 29.8%), physical & health sciences (31 | 10.7%), liberal arts & history (30 | 10.4%), science & technology (28 | 9.7%), and psychology (27 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 289 individuals in Athens who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Athens
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences3110.7%
Psychology279.3%
Social Sciences165.5%
Engineering82.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology289.7%
Business206.9%
Education8629.8%
Literature & Languages144.8%
Liberal Arts & History3010.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications72.4%
Arts & Humanities206.9%
Total289100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Athens

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Athens

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Athens are males with 2 vehicles (53, accounting for 35.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (62, making up 27.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Athens
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (17.3%)29 (15.2%)
2 Vehicles53 (35.3%)62 (32.5%)
3 Vehicles27 (18.0%)44 (23.0%)
4 Vehicles31 (20.7%)43 (22.5%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (4.7%)13 (6.8%)
Total150 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Athens

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Athens are 5 to 9 minutes (67 commuters, 20.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (50 commuters, 15.5%), and less than 5 minutes (42 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Athens
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4213.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6720.7%
10 to 14 Minutes4112.7%
15 to 19 Minutes5015.5%
20 to 24 Minutes309.3%
25 to 29 Minutes134.0%
30 to 34 Minutes4213.0%
35 to 39 Minutes195.9%
40 to 44 Minutes30.9%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes30.9%
90 or more Minutes134.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Athens

The most common commute times in Athens are 15 to 19 minutes (42 commuters, 30.9%) for males and less than 5 minutes (42 commuters, 22.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Athens
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)42 (22.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (22.8%)36 (19.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (5.9%)33 (17.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (30.9%)8 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes21 (15.4%)9 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes9 (6.6%)4 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (11.0%)27 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (10.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (2.9%)9 (4.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Athens

The most frequent times of departure to work in Athens are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (46, 33.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (48, 25.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Athens
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)9 (4.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2 (1.5%)4 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)5 (2.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM20 (14.7%)9 (4.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15 (11.0%)31 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (3.7%)38 (20.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14 (10.3%)48 (25.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (3.7%)8 (4.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (5.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM46 (33.8%)15 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17 (12.5%)9 (4.8%)
Total136 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Athens

Occupancy by Ownership in Athens

Of the total 276 dwellings in Athens, owner-occupied units account for 194 (70.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 82 (29.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Athens
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19470.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8229.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units276100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Athens

Occupancy by Household Size in Athens
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4616.7%
2-Person Household9534.4%
3-Person Household3412.3%
4+ Person Household10136.6%
Total Housing Units276100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Athens

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Athens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household69 (72.6%)26 (27.4%)
3-Person Household12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
4+ Person Household67 (66.3%)34 (33.7%)
Total Housing Units194 (70.3%)82 (29.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Athens

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Athens
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma53 (76.8%)16 (23.2%)
College/Associate Degree36 (70.6%)15 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher103 (66.9%)51 (33.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Athens

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Athens
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5319.2%
35 to 44 Years114.0%
45 to 54 Years6222.5%
55 to 64 Years6423.2%
65 to 74 Years4717.0%
75 to 84 Years3713.4%
85 Years and Over20.7%
Total276100.0%

Housing Finances in Athens

Median Income by Occupancy in Athens

Median Income by Occupancy in Athens
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied194 (70.3%)$61,667
Renter-Occupied82 (29.7%)$0
Average276 (100.0%)$61,667

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Athens

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Athens
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.5%)8 (9.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (3.1%)8 (9.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (10.3%)11 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (13.4%)10 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99960 (30.9%)6 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (7.2%)5 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99938 (19.6%)30 (36.6%)
$150,000 or more27 (13.9%)2 (2.4%)
Total194 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Athens

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Athens
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49943 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79942 (21.6%)14 (17.1%)
$800 to $99926 (13.4%)7 (8.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49953 (27.3%)15 (18.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (9.8%)9 (11.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Athens

Housing Structures in Athens

Housing Structures in Athens
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26294.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments82.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments62.2%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total276100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Athens

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Athens
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached194 (74.1%)68 (26.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (70.3%)82 (29.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Athens

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Athens
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)8 (9.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms16 (8.3%)32 (39.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms87 (44.9%)20 (24.4%)
8 or more Rooms91 (46.9%)22 (26.8%)
Total194 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Athens

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Athens
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas107 (55.1%)6 (7.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity76 (39.2%)73 (89.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels11 (5.7%)3 (3.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Athens

Household Vehicle Usage in Athens
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (2.1%)8 (9.8%)
1 Vehicle58 (29.9%)8 (9.8%)
2 Vehicles55 (28.3%)52 (63.4%)
3 or more Vehicles77 (39.7%)14 (17.1%)
Total194 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Athens

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Athens

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11480
Median Property Value$176,400$185,700
Median Household Income$68,750$6
Monthly Housing Costs$520$0
Real Estate Taxes$829$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Athens

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Athens
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)4 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99936 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99962 (54.4%)76 (95.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Athens

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Athens
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (14.0%)6 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (20.2%)4 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (21.9%)3 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (12.3%)35 (43.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (18.4%)23 (28.7%)
Total114 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Athens

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Athens
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x58 (50.9%)59,327 (74,158.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (7.0%)41 (51.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (20.2%)3 (3.7%)
4.0x or more25 (21.9%)27 (33.8%)
Total114 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Athens

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Athens
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80052 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49946 (40.4%)20 (25.0%)
$800 to $1,49913 (11.4%)57 (71.3%)
Total114 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years258 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years249 (96.1%)10 (3.9%)
26 to 34 Years88 (88.0%)12 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years79 (90.8%)8 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years81 (90.0%)9 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,101 (96.1%)45 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Athens
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen258 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen249 (96.1%)10 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Athens

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Athens
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00079 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999320 (98.2%)6 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over334 (91.3%)32 (8.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Athens
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 646 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
6 to 18 Years187 (70.8%)99 (37.5%)
19 to 25 Years88 (34.0%)176 (67.9%)
25 to 34 Years44 (44.0%)76 (76.0%)
35 to 44 Years35 (40.2%)44 (50.6%)
45 to 54 Years23 (25.6%)58 (64.4%)
55 to 64 Years44 (34.9%)87 (69.1%)
65 to 74 Years97 (98.0%)56 (56.6%)
75 Years and over66 (100.0%)44 (66.7%)
Total630 (55.0%)649 (56.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Athens

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Athens
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (12.9%)18 (10.7%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.5%)24 (16.8%)
35 to 64 Years37 (26.4%)46 (28.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (24.1%)30 (42.9%)
75 Years and over14 (63.6%)32 (72.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Athens

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.4%)8 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)2 (4.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.8%)2 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years11 (7.9%)7 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (12.9%)12 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.8%)22 (15.4%)
35 to 64 Years24 (17.1%)18 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (17.1%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)15 (34.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (20.0%)28 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (24.1%)20 (28.6%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)23 (52.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Athens: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (24.1%)4 (5.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (34.1%)

Technology Access in Athens

Computing Device Access in Athens

Computing Device Access in Athens
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23785.9%
Smartphone23384.4%
Tablet19269.6%
No Computing Device238.3%
Total276100.0%

Internet Access in Athens

Internet Access in Athens
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23986.6%
Cellular Data Only20.7%
Satellite Internet145.1%
No Internet3512.7%
Total276100.0%

Athens Summary

Athens, West Virginia is a small town located in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Athens is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is situated in the Bluefield, WV-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located at the intersection of US Route 19 and West Virginia Route 20. The town is surrounded by the Bluestone River, which is a tributary of the New River. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.

History

Athens was founded in 1883 by the Mercer County Coal and Iron Company. The town was named after Athens, Greece, and was originally intended to be a coal mining town. The town was incorporated in 1891.
Athens was a major coal mining town in the early 20th century. The town was home to several coal mines, including the Mercer County Coal and Iron Company, the Athens Coal Company, and the Athens Coal and Coke Company. The town was also home to several other industries, including a sawmill, a brickyard, and a tannery.
Athens was also home to several educational institutions, including the Athens Academy, the Athens High School, and the Athens Normal School. The town was also home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church, the First Methodist Church, and the First Presbyterian Church.

Economy

Athens is a small town with a limited economy. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town is also home to several small manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a woodworking company.
The town is also home to several coal mines, including the Mercer County Coal and Iron Company, the Athens Coal Company, and the Athens Coal and Coke Company. The town is also home to several other industries, including a sawmill, a brickyard, and a tannery.

Demographics

Athens has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The town has a median age of 43.7 years, and a median household income of $30,938. The town is predominantly white, with 92.3% of the population identifying as white. The town is also home to a small African American population, with 4.2% of the population identifying as African American.

Conclusion

Athens, West Virginia is a small town located in Mercer County, West Virginia. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. Athens was founded in 1883 by the Mercer County Coal and Iron Company and was originally intended to be a coal mining town. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town is also home to several coal mines, including the Mercer County Coal and Iron Company, the Athens Coal Company, and the Athens Coal and Coke Company. The town is predominantly white, with 92.3% of the population identifying as white. The town is also home to a small African American population, with 4.2% of the population identifying as African American.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Athens?
Total Population of Athens is 1,146.
What is the Total Male Population of Athens?
Total Male Population of Athens is 544.
What is the Total Female Population of Athens?
Total Female Population of Athens is 602.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Athens?
There are 90.37 Males per 100 Females in Athens.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Athens?
There are 110.66 Females per 100 Males in Athens.
What is the Median Population Age in Athens?
Median Population Age in Athens is 24.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Athens
Average Family Size in Athens is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Athens
Average Household Size in Athens is 3.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Athens?
Per Capita income in Athens is $20,639.
What is the Median Family Income in Athens?
Median Family Income in Athens is $66,250.
What is the Median Household income in Athens?
Median Household Income in Athens is $61,667.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Athens?
Inequality or Gini Index in Athens is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Athens?
There are 451 People in the Labor Forcein in Athens.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Athens?
48.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Athens.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Athens?
Unemployment Rate in Athens is 10.2%.