Athens
Town in Mercer County, West Virginia
Athens is a town in Mercer County, West Virginia, with 962 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,589 ft (789 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Princeton, 5.8 miles SW.
- 962residents (2020 Census)
- 2,589 ftelevation · 789 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 2,387 / sq mipopulation density
- 24739ZIP code
About Athens
Athens is a town in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 944 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bluefield micropolitan area which has a population of 107,578. Athens is the home of Concord University.
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Living in Athens
- Median household income
- $56,667
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 21.1
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Athens had 962 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 962 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,387 per sq mi (921 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Athens at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 962 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4207° N, 81.0125° W |
| ZIP code | 24739 |
| Official website | townofathens.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5403292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Athens
- Princeton5.8 mi SW
- Oakvale6.5 mi S
- Glen Lyn, VA9.1 mi E
- Lashmeet10.1 mi W
- Rich Creek, VA10.9 mi E
- Peterstown12.0 mi E
- Matoaka12.6 mi W
- Narrows, VA12.8 mi SE
- Rocky Gap, VA13.5 mi S
- Montcalm13.8 mi W
- Ghent14.6 mi N
- Bluewell15.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Athens
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Athens, WV?
962 people lived in Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, WV?
The ZIP code of Athens is 24739.
What is the elevation of Athens?
2,589 feet (789 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Athens?
Princeton (5.8 mi), Oakvale (6.5 mi), Glen Lyn (9.1 mi), Lashmeet (10.1 mi), Rich Creek (10.9 mi).
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