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Bluewell

West Virginia · 2,162 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 $31,511. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 431 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,162
−17%since 2019
from 2,593 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 577 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
−5%since 2019
from 47.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Bluewell
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,511
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,462 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,187
+20%since 2019
from $15,981 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $573 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+55%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,561)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(8)
Diversity Score3.1%(79)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,973)
Black3.3%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(39)
Diversity Score14.8%(321)
Diversity Score
15
+385%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+23%since 2019
from 22.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluewell, West Virginia?

Bluewell, West Virginia has about 2,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluewell, West Virginia earns about $31,511 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 $119,000, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Bluewell, West Virginia?

About 11.4% 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 14.6% of people in Bluewell, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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