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Population of Athens, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,397.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.94% (-9)
Growth Since 2020-4.74% (-47)
Rank in State145th
Rank in Country15243th

The population of Athens, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 944. This is a decrease of -0.94% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Athens by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Athens by Age

Athens Population Pyramid 2022
Athens Median Age
23.5
Total
21.8
Male
29.5
Female
Athens Sex Ratio
54.69%
542
Male
45.31%
449
Female
Athens Age Dependency Ratio
24.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
28
Child Dependency Ratio
Athens Adults
809
Adults
(158 of whom are seniors) in Athens.

Population of Athens by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Athens

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 9.68%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 9.76%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 9.63%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Athens

While the overall poverty rate of Athens is 9.68%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (9.63%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (9.76%).

Poverty Rate of Athens by Employment Status and Sex

18.71%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.33%
Male Employed
68.75%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Athens by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.96%
High School
0%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Athens

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Athens

The most common language spoken in Athens is English, with 95.25% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.37% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Athens by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Athens, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Athens by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree9019.4%
Bachelors Degree14230.6%
Associates Degree296.25%
Some College7215.52%
High School Graduate11524.78%
9th to 12th Grade163.45%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Earnings Statistics of Athens by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$41,250

Average Earnings

$45,769

Average Male

$33,125

Average Female

Employment of Athens by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Athens by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Athens by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Athens

Marriage Rates

  • 33.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 29.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 39.1%

    Female Marriage Rate

Athens Marriage

In Athens, 29.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Athens

Athens Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Athens Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
73.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Athens by Type

3.18
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned