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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athens

West Virginia · 772 residents · 0.403 sq mi
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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.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

772
−30%vs 2000
vs 1,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,916 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 2,734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
+55%vs 2000
vs 23.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7009161K1K2K1990201020202024Athens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,726
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,260 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,576
−15%vs 2000
vs $13,553 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $394 in 2000
US average: $450
58.1%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
41.9% rent
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,010)
Black4.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian1.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(191)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(752)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(68)
9
−49%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.5%
+10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
24.8%
+7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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

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