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Bluewell

West Virginia · 1,992 residents · 4.495 sq mi
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Bluewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,168. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $125,500. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,992
−13%since 2023
from 2,281 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 507 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+7%since 2023
from 62.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Bluewell
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,168
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,599 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,915
+10%since 2023
from $22,587 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−1%since 2023
from 0.417 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $874 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−8%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(154)
Diversity Score15.7%(359)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,838)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(154)
Diversity Score17.8%(355)
Diversity Score
18
+13%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−5%since 2023
from 26.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
Female
47.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluewell, West Virginia?

Bluewell, West Virginia has about 1,992 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluewell, West Virginia earns about $35,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluewell, West Virginia expensive?

In Bluewell, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $125,500, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Bluewell, West Virginia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bluewell, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluewell, West Virginia?

About 18.3% of people in Bluewell, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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