Bluefield is a city located in Mercer County West Virginia. Bluefield has a 2024 population of 9,160. Bluefield is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,608 in 2020.
The average household income in Bluefield is $62,780 with a poverty rate of 18.02%. The median age in Bluefield is 43.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,583 | 68.44% |
| Black or African American | 2,175 | 22.61% |
| Two or more races | 766 | 7.96% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,090 | 2.29 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 1,614 | 2.68 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 1,322 | 1.37 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 1,041 | 2.77 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 113 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 484 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 6.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,130 | 16.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 696 | 9.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,159 | 30.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 4.06% |
| Some College | 1,802 | 25.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,230 | 4,513 | 1,417 |
| Black | 1,618 | 1,585 | 296 |
| Hispanic | 167 | 148 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 88 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,826 | $43,125 | $41,218 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,850 | $0 | $46,941 |
| High School Graduate | $34,484 | $45,266 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,302 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,805 | $42,115 | $29,715 |
| Some College | $28,450 | $41,541 | $25,750 |
$35,805
Average Earnings
$42,115
Average Male
$29,715
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.96% of Bluefield residents speak only English, while 6.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,376 | 948 | 14.87% |
| Black | 2,144 | 513 | 23.93% |
| Multiple | 594 | 166 | 27.95% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 89 | 30.9% |
| Other | 70 | 36 | 51.43% |
18.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.94%
Male Poverty Rate
20.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluefield is Other, with 51.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluefield is White, with 14.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.43% |
| Some College | 20.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.42% |
| Female Employed | 11.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.94% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,333 | $73,552 |
| Households | $45,854 | $62,780 |
| Married Families | $75,380 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,675 | $32,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
559
Number of Veterans
544
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 240 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 193 |
| 75+ | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 6.18% |
| Black | 196 | 11.34% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.32%
Born in Bluefield
98.08%
Native Born
1.92%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
98.08% of Bluefield residents were born in the United States, with 68.32% having been born in West Virginia. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,600 | -112 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 8,712 | -112 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 8,824 | -112 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 8,936 | -112 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 9,048 | -112 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 9,160 | -112 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 9,272 | -121 | -1.29% |
| 2022 | 9,393 | -127 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 9,520 | -88 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 9,608 | -24 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 9,632 | -98 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 9,730 | -149 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 9,879 | -168 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 10,047 | -130 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 10,177 | -147 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 10,324 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 10,333 | -102 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 10,435 | -29 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 10,464 | 21 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 10,443 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,451 | -1,305 | -10.23% |
| 1990 | 12,756 | -3,304 | -20.57% |
| 1980 | 16,060 | 139 | 0.87% |
| 1970 | 15,921 | -3,335 | -17.32% |
| 1960 | 19,256 | -2,250 | -10.46% |
| 1950 | 21,506 | 865 | 4.19% |
| 1940 | 20,641 | 1,302 | 6.73% |
| 1930 | 19,339 | 4,057 | 26.55% |
| 1920 | 15,282 | 4,094 | 36.59% |
| 1910 | 11,188 | 6,544 | 140.91% |
| 1900 | 4,644 | -3,956 | -46% |