Athens, West Virginia

Population Data for Athens, WV:

Population – 2237
Male – 55.07 %
Female – 44.93 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 94.28 %
Hispanic – 0.49 %
African American – 3.49 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.18 %
Asian – 1.39 %

Geographic Data for Athens, West Virginia:

Population Density – 127.69 per sq. mi
Elevation – 2469 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Athens:

In Elementary School – 127 (12.19 %)
In High School – 76 (7.29 %)
In College – 782 (75.05 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 146 (12.23 %)
Associate’s Degree – 48 (4.02 %)
Some College, No Degree – 248 (20.77 %)
High School Graduate – 335 (28.06 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 122 (10.22 %)

Employment and Household Data for Athens, WV:

Percentage of People Employed – 30.80 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 29.65 %
Unemployment Level – 48.97 %

Median Household Income – $29,821.00
Average Household Size – 2.28

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.98 %
2 Vehicles – 26.28 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.84 %

Average Cost to Rent in Athens - $398 per month