Athens Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1102 people, 359 households, and 200 families residing in the town. The population density was 2549.5 people per square mile (984.37/kmē), it is West Virginia's 25th most densely populated town. There were 414 housing units at an average density of 962.8 per square mile (371.74/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.14 persons, and the average family size was 2.74 persons. In the town Population was distributed with 12.7% under the age of 18, 40.1% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 147.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 156.5 males. The median age is 23.8 years, the median age of male residents at 21.8 and the median age of female residents at 39.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1017 White, 53 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 17 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 12 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $27260, it would be the 124th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $45694, making its West Virginia's 34th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13553, it is the 189th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income was $8830, Median income for males is $7550, compared with $9896 for females.
In 2000, 529 pupils and students, of which 366 are male and 163 are female, 48% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 68 elementary school, 38 high school and 420 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1102 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1196 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1195 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1182 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1182 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1181 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1180 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1178 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1177 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1180 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1182 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Elementary school | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| High school | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| College or graduate school | 308 | 112 | 420 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens town, West Virginia | $27260 | $45694 | $13553 |
| Mercer County, West Virginia | $26628 | $33524 | $15564 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |