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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Bluefield Micro

Bluefield, WV-VA · 2 counties · 107,578 residents · 937.753 sq mi
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Bluefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,908. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,993. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

107,578
−3%since 1990
from 110,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
115 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 118 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+12%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
97K101K105K108K112K1990201020202024Bluefield
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,908
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,491 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,447
+51%since 1990
from $10,235 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,993
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,116 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.0% rent
2.1
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(105,113)
Black4.6%(5,093)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(336)
Asian0.5%(539)
Diversity Score13.2%(14,640)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(100,809)
Black4.3%(4,662)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(513)
Asian0.5%(559)
Diversity Score12.8%(13,820)
13
−3%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluefield, WV-VA?

Bluefield, WV-VA has about 107,578 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bluefield, WV-VA?

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

Is Bluefield, WV-VA expensive?

In Bluefield, WV-VA, the median home is worth about $55,993, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Bluefield, WV-VA?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bluefield, WV-VA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluefield, WV-VA?

About 17.9% of people in Bluefield, WV-VA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluefield, WV-VA grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluefield, WV-VA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,362 residents, a change of about -3 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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