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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Beckley Metro

Beckley, WV · 2 counties · 126,799 residents · 1,266.932 sq mi
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Beckley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,222.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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
126,799
+2%since 1990
from 124,771 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
+9%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
111K116K120K124K128K1990201020202024Beckley
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,908
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,493 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,323
+58%since 1990
from $9,677 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,222
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,064 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(115,075)
Black7.1%(8,871)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(487)
Asian0.5%(598)
Diversity Score18.9%(23,539)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(114,295)
Black7.4%(9,366)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,052)
Asian0.6%(707)
Diversity Score20.5%(25,971)
Diversity Score
20
+9%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−2%since 1990
from 19.9 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.

In this metro

Principal cities

BeckleyCENTRAL16,373
What's inside

2 component counties

Raleigh CountyCENTRAL71,775Fayette CountyCENTRAL38,165
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beckley, WV?

Beckley, WV has about 126,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Beckley, WV?

The typical household in Beckley, WV earns about $26,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beckley, WV expensive?

In Beckley, WV, the median home is worth about $57,222, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Beckley, WV?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beckley, WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beckley, WV?

About 19.7% of people in Beckley, WV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beckley, WV grown since 1990?

Yes, Beckley, WV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,028 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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