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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bluefield

West Virginia · 11,451 residents · 8.974 sq mi
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Bluefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,672. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value is $59,300. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,451
−10%since 1990
from 12,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,276 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,421 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.2
+4%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,672
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,319 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,751
+35%since 1990
from $13,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(9,847)
Black22.1%(2,822)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0.6%(80)
Diversity Score44.5%(5,682)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(8,645)
Black22.1%(2,529)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(60)
Asian0.6%(64)
Diversity Score45.5%(5,215)
Diversity Score
46
+2%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluefield, West Virginia?

Bluefield, West Virginia has about 11,451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bluefield, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bluefield, West Virginia earns about $27,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluefield, West Virginia expensive?

In Bluefield, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Bluefield, West Virginia?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bluefield, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluefield, West Virginia?

About 19.3% of people in Bluefield, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluefield, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluefield, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,305 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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