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Athens town, WV

ZIP 24712 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24712

24712 has a population of 2,554 with a median age of 21.9 yrs (52.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.4%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
3.7%-70% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.8%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.1%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
12.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.4%-78% vs US avg
x
High school
27.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.5%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.0%+188% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.7%+205% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 24712

Poverty Rate
7.5%-35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.0%+188% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.7%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.8%+43% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.7%+205% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,554
Median age21.9
Poverty rate7.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Black3.7%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born40.0%