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Bluefield

West Virginia · 10,447 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 $31,371. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $74,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,447
−9%since 2000
from 11,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,164 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+2%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Bluefield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,371
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,672 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,201
+19%since 2000
from $17,751 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(8,645)
Black22.1%(2,529)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(60)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(5,215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(7,667)
Black22.7%(2,374)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(96)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other1.7%(181)
Diversity Score50%(5,227)
Diversity Score
50
+10%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluefield, West Virginia?

Bluefield, West Virginia has about 10,447 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluefield, West Virginia earns about $31,371 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Bluefield, West Virginia?

About 24.2% 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 27.1% 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 2,309 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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