| Place Name | Athens |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24712 |
| County | Mercer County |
| Area Code(s) | 304,681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 917 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -8.21% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 88.01% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Bluefield, WV-VA |
| US Congressional District(s) | West Virginia 3rd |
| House of Delegates Districts | 27 |
| State Senate Districts | 6 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 88.01% |
| African American | 8.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.52% |