Athens
Athens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,260. Population has grown 43% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,700. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. 33% 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 1,102 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Athens, West Virginia?
The typical household in Athens, West Virginia earns about $27,260 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.
How educated are people in Athens, West Virginia?
About 32.9% 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 20.7% of people in Athens, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Athens, West Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Athens, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 330 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024