Athens
Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,726. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 330 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,400. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Athens, West Virginia?
Athens, West Virginia has about 772 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Athens, West Virginia?
The typical household in Athens, West Virginia earns about $21,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Athens, West Virginia expensive?
In Athens, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.
How educated are people in Athens, West Virginia?
About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Athens, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Athens, West Virginia?
About 15.8% of people in Athens, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024