Bluefield, WV-VA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

107,910

5.21% 1-year growth

2019 Median Age

44.2

1.38% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

18.4%

0.483% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$41,715

3.72% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$98,800

5.22% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

39,595

3.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Bluefield, WV-VA had a population of 108k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $41,715. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Bluefield, WV-VA grew from 102,566 to 107,910, a 5.21% increase and its median household income grew from $40,218 to $41,715, a 3.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bluefield, WV-VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%), White (Hispanic) (0.763%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.572%). 0% of the households in Bluefield, WV-VA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.6% of the residents in Bluefield, WV-VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bluefield, WV-VA are Concord University (497 degrees awarded in 2019), Southwest Virginia Community College (482 degrees), and Bluefield College (388 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Bluefield, WV-VA was $98,800, and the homeownership rate was 72%. Most people in Bluefield, WV-VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bluefield, WV-VA was 2 cars per household.

Bluefield, WV-VA borders Beckley, WV and Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA.

United States Virginia West Virginia

Diversity

Bluefield, WV-VA is home to a population of 108k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.28% of Bluefield, WV-VA residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2019, there were 18.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.2k people) in Bluefield, WV-VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.41k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bluefield, WV-VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.2k ± 41
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.23k ± 258
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.41k ± 259

1.12%

Hispanic Population

1.21k people

1.12% of the people in Bluefield, WV-VA are hispanic (1.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bluefield, WV-VA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.28%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

1.01%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

As of 2019, 1.28% of Bluefield, WV-VA residents (1.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bluefield, WV-VA was 1.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bluefield, WV-VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 18.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Bluefield, WV-VA was 44.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Bluefield, WV-VA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Bluefield, WV-VA residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
111,095 ± 8,643 people
India
92,892 ± 8,620 people
Mexico
57,163 ± 6,766 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia and West Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 111,095 Virginia and West Virginia residents, followed by India with 92,892 and Mexico with 57,163.

Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

99.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.6% of Bluefield, WV-VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Bluefield, WV-VA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bluefield, WV-VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,990 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
892 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
774 ± 187

Bluefield, WV-VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.35 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia and West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia and West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia and West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Economy

Median household income in Bluefield, WV-VA is $41,715. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Bluefield, WV-VA was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $151,800, followed by Fairfax County, VA and Arlington County, VA, with respective values of $128,374 and $119,755.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,617. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,998. The income inequality in West Virginia is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Bluefield, WV-VA employs 39.6k people. The largest industries in Bluefield, WV-VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,573 people), Retail Trade (5,640 people), and Educational Services (4,079 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,074), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,212), and Utilities ($48,417).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,715

2019 value

± $1,548

3.72%

1 Year Growth

± 5.12%

Households in Bluefield, WV-VA have a median annual income of $41,715, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,218 in 2018, which represents a 3.72% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Bluefield, WV-VA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

$78,421

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,407

$58,617

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,090

$58,509

Average Male Salary in West Virginia

± $2,250

$41,998

Average Female Salary in West Virginia

± $1,679

In 2019, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.34 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in West Virginia made 1.39 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia and West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$72,838 ± $3,429
White
$64,618 ± $1,052
Two or More Races
$51,601 ± $4,191

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Virginia

Asian
$72,270 ± $26,400
White
$44,511 ± $1,331
American Indian
$43,076 ± $33,626

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.62 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia and West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bluefield, WV-VA is from Virginia and West Virginia.

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2018 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2019, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00766% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.444 and income inequality had a 0.0761% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia and West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bluefield, WV-VA was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $151,800, followed by Fairfax County, VA and Arlington County, VA, with respective values of $128,374 and $119,755.

The following map shows all of the counties in Bluefield, WV-VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bluefield, WV-VA (19.2k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,630 ± 946
Black
989 ± 211
Two Or More
406 ± 163

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

39.6k

2019 Value

± 1,393

3.48%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bluefield, WV-VA grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 38.3k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bluefield, WV-VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,933 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,457 people), and Management Occupations (2,777 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bluefield, WV-VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bluefield, WV-VA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,933 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,457 people), and Management Occupations (2,777 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Bluefield, WV-VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.27 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.77 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.36 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bluefield, WV-VA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($72,061), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($57,593), and Management Occupations ($50,675).

Industries

Employment by Industries

39.6k

2019 Value

± 1,393

3.48%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Bluefield, WV-VA grew at a rate of 3.48%, from 38.3k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bluefield, WV-VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,573 people), Retail Trade (5,640 people), and Educational Services (4,079 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Bluefield, WV-VA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,573 people), Retail Trade (5,640 people), and Educational Services (4,079 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Bluefield, WV-VA has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (6.34 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.38 times), and Public Administration (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bluefield, WV-VA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,074), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,212), and Utilities ($48,417).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia and West Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia and West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Virginia and West Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($33.5B) and Electronics ($32B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia and West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

$307B

2018 Value in Virginia

$648B

Projected 2045 Value in Virginia

111% growth

$75B

2018 Value in West Virginia

$110B

Projected 2045 Value in West Virginia

46.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Virginia trade was $307B. This is expected to increase 111% to $648B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound West Virginia trade was $75B. This is expected to increase 46.5% to $110B by 2045.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia and West Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia and West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$24.8B
Pennsylvania
$23.8B
Maryland
$23.6B

In 2018, the top outbound Virginia and West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $24.8B, followed by Pennsylvania with $23.8B and Maryland and $23.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia and West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 48.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.01%). The most partisan county was Grant County, WV with 87.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Joe Manchin, and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia and West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia and West Virginia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bluefield, WV-VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.1%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.01%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia and West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 48.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia and West Virginia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Virginia

48.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia and West Virginia

Grant County, WV
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petersburg city, VA
87.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Wyoming County, WV
83.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia and West Virginia was Grant County, WV with 87.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia and West Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Virginia and West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Joe Manchin, and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing Virginia and West Virginia.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Virginia and West Virginia

Virginia and West Virginia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia and West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Bluefield, WV-VA awarded 1,730 degrees. The student population of Bluefield, WV-VA is skewed towards women, with 2,525 male students and 4,183 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bluefield, WV-VA are White (1,474 and 86.8%), followed by Black or African American (103 and 6.06%), Asian (36 and 2.12%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Bluefield, WV-VA by number of degrees awarded are Concord University (497 and 28.7%), Southwest Virginia Community College (482 and 27.9%), and Bluefield College (388 and 22.4%).

The most popular majors in Bluefield, WV-VA are Registered Nursing (143 and 8.27%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (130 and 7.51%), and General Studies (112 and 6.47%).

The median tuition costs in Bluefield, WV-VA are $25,256 for private four year colleges, and $7,769 and $16,027 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
43 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
107 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
72 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bluefield, WV-VA was General Biological Sciences with 43 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Concord University
497 degrees awarded
Southwest Virginia Community College
482 degrees awarded
Bluefield College
388 degrees awarded

$7,769

Median In-State Public

$25,256

Median Private

In 2019, the Bluefield, WV-VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concord University with 497 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

601

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,129

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 601 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bluefield, WV-VA, which is 0.532 times less than the 1,129 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Bluefield, WV-VA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,474 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
Asian
36 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Bluefield, WV-VA was White students. These 1,474 degrees mean that there were 14.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 103 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bluefield, WV-VA was $98,800 in 2019, which is 0.411 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $93,900 to $98,800, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Bluefield, WV-VA is 72%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Bluefield, WV-VA have an average commute time of 22.9 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 Value

$98,800

2019 Median

± $3,170

$93,900

2018 Median

± $3,521

In 2019, the median property value in Bluefield, WV-VA grew to to $98,800 from the previous year's value of $93,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bluefield, WV-VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bluefield, WV-VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,715

Median Household Income

± $1,548

44.1k

Number of Households

± 1,461

In 2019, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Bluefield, WV-VA grew to $41,715 from the previous year's value of $40,218.

The following chart displays the households in Bluefield, WV-VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bluefield, WV-VA 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.

Rent vs Own

72%

2019 Homeownership

73%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72% of the housing units in Bluefield, WV-VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bluefield, WV-VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bluefield, WV-VA have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Bluefield, WV-VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bluefield, WV-VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86%)
Carpooled (8.47%)
Worked At Home (2.98%)

In 2019, 86% of workers in Bluefield, WV-VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.47%) and those who worked at home (2.98%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

92.2% of the population of Bluefield, WV-VA has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1409 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 531 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1760 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 726 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 0.455% increase from the previous year (1,319 patients).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Virginia and West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia and West Virginia.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in West Virginia

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.76%

Uninsured

36.6%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bluefield, WV-VA declined by 5.77% from 8.24% to 7.76%.

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.