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Population (year 2000): 1,102. Estimated population in July 2006: 1,179 (+7.0% change)
 
Males: 657   (59.6%)
Females: 445   (40.4%)

Mercer County

Median resident age:   23.8 years
West Virginia median age:   38.9 years

Zip codes: 24712 .

Estimated median household income in 2005: $28,900 (it was $27,260 in 2000)
Athens   $28,900
West Virginia:   $33,452

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $79,800 (it was $71,700 in 2000)
Athens   $79,800
West Virginia:   $84,400

Athens, WV residents, houses, and apartments details

 

Races in Athens:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.7%)
  • Black (4.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)


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Ancestries: English (16.2%), Irish (12.7%), German (12.0%), United States (6.5%), Scottish (2.4%), Italian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2597 feet

Land area: 0.43 square miles.

Population density: 2730 people per square mile 
 
 (average).




Athens

For population 25 years and over in Athens

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.3%
  • Unemployed: 33.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Athens town

  • Never married: 33.1%
  • Now married: 46.2%
  • Separated: 9.7%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:   0.3%
West Virginia:   1.1%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Athens:   0.5% ($344)
West Virginia:   0.5% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Roanoke, VA (73.4 miles , pop. 94,911).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (124.0 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (440.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Princeton, WV (6.9 miles ), Oakvale, WV (7.0 miles) , Glen Lyn, VA (11.0 miles) , Rich Creek, VA (13.4 miles ), Peterstown, WV (15.1 miles ), Narrows, VA (15.4 miles ), Matoaka, WV (15.7 miles ), Montcalm, WV (17.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $105,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $97,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $86,800
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $67,500
  • 2006: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 37.42 N, Longitude: 81.01 W


333 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)

Area code: 304

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Population change in the 1990s: +359 (+48.3%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Educational services (33%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Rail transportation (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (32%)
  • Accommodation and food services (26%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)
  • Personal and laundry services (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (10%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Waiters and waitresses (21%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)
  • Business operations specialists (3%)



 

Crime in Athens by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Murders 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Robberies 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Assaults 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Burglaries 1 2 1 0 0
    per 100,000 91.1 182.0 91.7 0.0 0.0
Thefts 0 5 2 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 455.0 183.5 0.0 0.0
Auto thefts 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Arson 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 201.1) 6.4 30.9 13.8 0.0 0.0
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:   0.85
US city average:   3.00

Average climate in Athens, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Athens-area historical tornado activity is below West Virginia state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.0 miles away from the Athens town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 tornado 26.0 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Hospitals/medical centers near Athens:
  • HEALTHSOUTH SOUTHERN HILLS REHAB HOS (about 6 miles; PRINCETON, WV)
  • PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; PRINCETON, WV)
  • BLUEFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Athens:
  • RALEIGH COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 26 miles; BECKLEY, WV; ID: BKW)
  • GREENBRIER VALLEY (about 53 miles; LEWISBURG, WV; ID: LWB)
  • ROANOKE REGIONAL/WOODRUM FIELD (about 73 miles; ROANOKE, VA; ID: ROA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Athens:
  • MERCER COUNTY (about 17 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; ID: BLF)
  • NEW RIVER VALLEY (about 32 miles; DUBLIN, VA; ID: PSK)
  • WELCH MUNI (about 35 miles; WELCH, WV; ID: I25)

Amtrak station near Athens:
  • 20 miles: HINTON (FRONT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

College/University in Athens:
  • CONCORD COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,723; Location: PO BOX 1000; Public; Website: www.concord.edu)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Athens:
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 18 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,096)
  • NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; DUBLIN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,262)
  • RADFORD UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; RADFORD, VA; FT enrollment: 8,034)
  • VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIV (about 49 miles; BLACKSBURG, VA; FT enrollment: 25,754)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
  • NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE (about 67 miles; SALEM, VA; FT enrollment: 2,382)
  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 71 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; FT enrollment: 3,688)
Public elementary/middle school in Athens:
  • ATHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 482; Location: ROUTE 20 STATE STREET; Grades: PK - 08)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Concord College is now Concord University

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Churches in Athens include: Athens Baptist Church (A) , Athens United Methodist Church (B) .

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Athens that have no violations reported:
  • ATHENS TOWN OF (Population served: 4802, Primary Water Source Type: Surface_water)

Average household size:
This town:   2.1 people
West Virginia:   2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:   55.7%
Whole state:   68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:   3.3%
Whole state:   4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported
Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:   20.7%
Whole state:   17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:   12.1%
Whole state:   7.6%

Athens compared to West Virginia state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
Banks with branches in Athens (2007 data):
  • First Community Bank, National Association: Athens Branch at 101 Vermillion Street, branch established on 2001-10-11. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,023.1 mil, Deposits: $1,394.8 mil, headquarters in Bluefield, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 53 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Athens Branch at 202 State Street, branch established on 1905-01-25. Info updated 2007-01-23: Bank assets: $117,134.1 mil, Deposits: $83,585.1 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1480 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation



2004 Presidential Election results in Mercer County West Virginia:




Local government employment and payroll (March 2006)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0 $0   3 $225
Water Supply 4 $10,578 $31,734 3 $1,531
Sewerage 2 $4,964 $29,784 0 $0
Solid Waste Management 2 $3,998 $23,988 0 $0
Police - Other 0 $0   1 $140
Police Protection - Officers 1 $2,044 $24,528 0 $0
Financial Administration 2 $3,724 $22,344 0 $0
Totals for Government 11 $25,308 $27,609 7 $1,896


Athens government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $255,000
    All Other: $94,000
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $400,000
    Sewerage: $186,000
    Solid Waste Management: $48,000
    Police Protection: $38,000
    Financial Administration: $37,000
    Regular Highways: $21,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $46,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $810,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $771,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $733,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $769,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $41,000
    Other, NEC: $38,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $22,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $20,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $32,000
    Water Utilities: $20,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $550,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $444,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $216,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $45,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $216,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $39,000

5.12% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,602 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   5.12%
West Virginia average:   5.78%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($243 average AGI)
Mercer County:   0.07%
West Virginia average:   0.06%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from McDowell County, WV  0.63% ($24,922 average AGI)
from Tazewell County, VA  0.54% ($27,945)
from Raleigh County, WV  0.22% ($34,067)


5.12% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,824 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   5.12%
West Virginia average:   5.65%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tazewell County, VA  0.70% ($44,762 average AGI)
to McDowell County, WV  0.23% ($16,213)
to Raleigh County, WV  0.22% ($38,044)


Strongest AM radio stations in Athens:
  • WNRV (990 AM; 5 kW; NARROWS-PEARISBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WAEY (1490 AM; 1 kW; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WAMN (1050 AM; 1 kW; GREEN VALLEY, WV; Owner: WAMN, INC.)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNV (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FAIRLAWN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WHIS (1440 AM; 5 kW; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WPIN (810 AM; daytime; 4 kW; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: DUBLIN RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Athens:
  • W244BB (96.7 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHAJ (104.5 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJLS-FM (99.5 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WHKX (106.3 FM; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKOY-FM (100.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPIB (91.1 FM; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WSTG (95.9 FM; PRINCETON, WV; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KHPR (88.1 FM; HONOLULU, HI; Owner: HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WPIN-FM (91.5 FM; DUBLIN, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WPSK-FM (107.1 FM; PULASKI, VA; Owner: NEW RIVER VALLEY RADIO PARTNERS, LLC)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WXLK (92.3 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLQ (99.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WSLC-FM (94.9 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: MEL WHEELER, INC.)
  • WVTF (89.1 FM; ROANOKE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W244BF (96.7 FM; NIMITZ, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Athens:
  • WVVA (Channel 6; BLUEFIELD, WV; Owner: WVVA TELEVISON, INC.)

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