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Bluefield

Virginia · 5,096 residents · 9.495 sq mi
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Bluefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,096
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
−2%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Bluefield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,969
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,157 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,246
+71%since 2000
from $21,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,671)
Black4.9%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian1.4%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(815)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,254)
Black7%(358)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(149)
Asian1.8%(91)
Other1.1%(54)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,537)
Diversity Score
30
+88%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluefield, Virginia?

Bluefield, Virginia has about 5,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluefield, Virginia?

The typical household in Bluefield, Virginia earns about $45,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluefield, Virginia expensive?

In Bluefield, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Bluefield, Virginia?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bluefield, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluefield, Virginia?

About 11.6% of people in Bluefield, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluefield, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluefield, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 267 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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