Athens, WV

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Athens

Neighborhood

Mercer, WV

Lerona / Cashers Hill

Melrose / Chestnut Knob

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Athens

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

47.8%

Households with Children

37.9%

School Enrollment K-12

167

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 47.0%
Working Age (35-54): 15.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.9%
Seniors (65+): 12.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.7%
High School / GED: 35.3%
Some College or Associate's: 15.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 31.3%
Single Parents: 6.6%
Couples & Adults: 32.5%
Living Alone: 29.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 4.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.7%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 2.4%
Middle School (5-8): 9.0%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 42.8%
Not Enrolled: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources