Athens, WV population by race
The table below shows Athens's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 1,013 | 88.70% |
Black or African American | 100 | 8.76% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.79% |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 14 | 1.23% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 6 | 0.53% |
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Athens population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Athens has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Athens's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Athens population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.70% are White, 8.76% are Black or African American, 0.79% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.23% are some other race and 0.53% are multiracial.
Athens's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Athens is White with a population of 1,013 (88.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 6 (0.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Athens, WV
By ethnicity, 29 (2.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,113 (97.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Athens, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,013 (91.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Athens Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
White alone | 1,013 | 91.02% |
Black or African American alone | 100 | 8.98% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Athens, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (48.28% of the total Hispanic population).
Athens Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
Puerto Rican | 9 | 31.03% |
Cuban | 6 | 20.69% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 48.28% |
Things to know
What percentage of Athens, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.54% of Athens population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Athens, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (48.28% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Athens, WV have?
Athens, WV has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.76% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Athens is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Athens, WV?
With 2.54% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Athens.
That being said, with a 8.76% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Athens.
What is the majority race in Athens, WV?
With a population of 1,013 (88.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Athens.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Athens, with 8.76% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates