Bluefield, WV-VA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    98,187
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.3%
    6.48% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,550
    7.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $120,000
    2.13% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    37,411
    1.51% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Bluefield, WV-VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.7% of the residents in Bluefield, WV-VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bluefield, WV-VA are Southwest Virginia Community College (651 degrees awarded in 2024), Concord University (442 degrees), and Bluefield University (359 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Bluefield, WV-VA was $120,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

    Most people in Bluefield, WV-VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bluefield, WV-VA was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Bluefield, WV-VA is home to a population of 98.2k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.885% of Bluefield, WV-VA residents were born outside of the country (869 people).

    In 2024, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.6k people) in Bluefield, WV-VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Bluefield, WV-VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bluefield, WV-VA was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bluefield, WV-VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      88.6k ± 533
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.58k ± 435
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.31k ± 479
    1.35%
    Hispanic Population
    1.32k people

    In 2024, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.6k people) in Bluefield, WV-VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.35% of the people in Bluefield, WV-VA are hispanic (1.32k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bluefield, WV-VA as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.885%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    869 people
    0.972%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    962 people

    As of 2024, 0.885% of Bluefield, WV-VA residents (869 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bluefield, WV-VA was 0.972%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,289 ± 306
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,075 ± 283
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      777 ± 200

    Bluefield, WV-VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.4% of the population of Bluefield, WV-VA has health coverage, with 38.9% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 20% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.58%
    Uninsured
    38.9%
    Employer Coverage
    23%
    Medicaid
    20%
    Medicare
    11.3%
    Non-Group
    2.17%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bluefield, WV-VA declined by 14.1% from 5.33% to 4.58%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bluefield, WV-VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bluefield, WV-VA employs 37.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bluefield, WV-VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,568 people), Retail Trade (5,407 people), and Educational Services (3,911 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($127,799), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,698), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,672).

    Employment

    Occupations

    37.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,686
    1.51%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.24%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bluefield, WV-VA grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 36.9k employees to 37.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bluefield, WV-VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,180 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,989 people), and Management Occupations (2,902 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bluefield, WV-VA.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    37.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,686
    1.51%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.24%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bluefield, WV-VA grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 36.9k employees to 37.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bluefield, WV-VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,568 people), Retail Trade (5,407 people), and Educational Services (3,911 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bluefield, WV-VA, though some of these residents may live in Bluefield, WV-VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,185
    Median earning men ± $2,609
    $33,614
    Median earning women ± $1,685

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,176), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,906).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,828), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,300), and Information ($46,098).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 197
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 136
      Retail Trade
    3. 115
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $312k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $177k
      Retail Trade
    3. $145k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 432 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bluefield, WV-VA awarded 1,814 degrees. The student population of Bluefield, WV-VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,604 male students and 3,923 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bluefield, WV-VA are White (1,525 and 85.1%), Black or African American (113 and 6.3%), Two or More Races (42 and 2.34%), and Unknown (40 and 2.23%).

    The largest universities in Bluefield, WV-VA by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Virginia Community College (651 and 35.9%), Concord University (442 and 24.4%), and Bluefield University (359 and 19.8%).

    The most popular majors in Bluefield, WV-VA are General Studies (136 and 7.5%), Registered Nursing (131 and 7.22%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (115 and 6.34%).

    The median tuition costs are $24,950 for private four year colleges, and $9,556 and $19,088 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Bluefield, WV-VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,527 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,527 students enrolled in Bluefield, WV-VA, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,076 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      93 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      64 degrees awarded
    3. Elementary Education & Teaching
      41 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bluefield, WV-VA was General Studies with 93 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bluefield, WV-VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Southwest Virginia Community College
      651 degrees awarded
    2. Concord University
      442 degrees awarded
    3. Bluefield University
      359 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Virginia Community College with 651 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 653 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bluefield, WV-VA, which is 0.562 times less than the 1,161 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,525 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 113 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,820) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bluefield, WV-VA was $120,000 in 2024, which is 0.361 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $117,500 to $120,000, a 2.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Bluefield, WV-VA is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bluefield, WV-VA have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bluefield, WV-VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $120,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,396
    $29,775
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,304

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bluefield, WV-VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in Bluefield, WV-VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,550
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,434
    40.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,568

    In 2024, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Bluefield, WV-VA grew to $50,550 from the previous year's value of $46,906.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
    2. Carpooled (7.35%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.74%)

    In 2024, 81.7% of workers in Bluefield, WV-VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.35%) and those who worked at home (6.74%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bluefield, WV-VA have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Bluefield, WV-VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bluefield, WV-VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bluefield, WV-VA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bluefield, WV-VA (16.4k out of 95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bluefield, WV-VA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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