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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Bluefield Micro

Bluefield, WV-VA · 2 counties · 100,093 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 $41,318. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,587. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100,093
−7%since 2000
from 107,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+11%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
97K101K105K108K112K1990201020202024Bluefield
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,318
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,273
+57%since 2000
from $15,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,587
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,993 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(100,809)
Black4.3%(4,662)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(513)
Asian0.5%(559)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(13,820)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(89,600)
Black4.7%(4,655)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,212)
Asian0.5%(505)
Other2.1%(2,101)
Diversity Score20.3%(20,324)
Segregation Score41.7%(41,707)
Diversity Score
20
+58%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

BluefieldCENTRAL9,158
What's inside

2 component counties

Mercer CountyCENTRAL57,503Tazewell CountyCENTRAL38,635
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluefield, WV-VA?

Bluefield, WV-VA has about 100,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluefield, WV-VA earns about $41,318 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 $101,587, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Bluefield, WV-VA?

About 18.1% 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 17.8% 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 10,847 residents, a change of about -10 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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