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Bluefield

West Virginia · 9,658 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 $35,650. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,793 residents. Median home value is $78,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,658
−16%since 2000
from 11,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+3%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Bluefield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,650
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,760
+28%since 2000
from $17,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(6,847)
Black21.7%(2,094)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(120)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other5.6%(537)
Diversity Score55.7%(5,376)
Diversity Score
56
+22%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluefield, West Virginia?

Bluefield, West Virginia has about 9,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluefield, West Virginia earns about $35,650 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Bluefield, West Virginia?

About 27.5% 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 18.7% 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 3,098 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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