How long is the commute from Athens, WV?

Name: Commute and cars in Athens, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Athens, WV take an average of 17.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

17.1% of workers walk to work.

11.6% work from home.

10.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 17.6 minutes (±5.4)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 11.6%
Households without a car: 10.6%

How people in Athens get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Athens	Mercer County	West Virginia	United States
Drove alone	45.6% (±14.2 points)	81.9%	78.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	20.8% (±13.9 points)	7.0%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±7.9 points)	0.5%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	17.1% (±14.7 points)	2.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	4.8% (±6.3 points)	1.9%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	11.6% (±8.8 points)	6.6%	9.1%	15.1%

In Athens, the average commute is lower than in Mercer County (24.0 minutes).

It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Athens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Mercer County, Athens ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 226 of 261.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Athens

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Athens	Mercer County	West Virginia	United States
No vehicle	10.6% (±9.3 points)	6.5%	8.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	27.3% (±11.2 points)	36.3%	34.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	44.8% (±14.3 points)	36.1%	36.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	17.2% (±11.6 points)	21.1%	20.9%	21.9%

In Athens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mercer County (6.5%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Athens

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Athens	Mercer County	West Virginia	United States
Workers working from home	11.6% (±8.8 points)	6.6% (±1.5 points)	9.1% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.6% (±2.8 points)	91.9% (±1.6 points)	91.2% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.2% (±7.9 points)	86.5% (±1.8 points)	86.1% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Athens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mercer County (86.5%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Athens

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Athens
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Athens	—	17.6 minutes (±5.4)	—
Princeton	5.8 mi	17.4 minutes (±3.7)	Not measurably different
Oakvale	6.5 mi	33.6 minutes (±12.8)	Higher
Glen Lyn	9.1 mi	25.7 minutes (±5.9)	Higher
Rich Creek	11 mi	28.3 minutes (±6.8)	Higher
Peterstown	12 mi	24.8 minutes (±12.8)	Not measurably different
Narrows	13 mi	27.8 minutes (±3.9)	Higher
Bluewell	15 mi	25.6 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Bluefield	15 mi	23.7 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakvale, WV (33.6 minutes), Glen Lyn, VA (25.7 minutes), Rich Creek, VA (28.3 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Mercer County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Oakvale	33.6 minutes (±12.8)
2	Bluewell	25.6 minutes (±7.7)
3	Bluefield	23.7 minutes (±3.5)
4	Brush Fork	19.3 minutes (±6.0)
5	Athens	17.6 minutes (±5.4)
6	Princeton	17.4 minutes (±3.7)
7	Bramwell	15.5 minutes (±7.1)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Athens

How long is the average commute in Athens?

Workers who live in Athens, WV take an average of 17.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Athens without a car?

10.6% of households in Athens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Athens?

11.6% (±8.8 points) of workers who live in Athens worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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