Beckley, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Beckley, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
16,240
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
20.3%
Median Home
$109,300
Median Income
$42,972
Median Rent
$806
Beckley SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Beckley, WV Crime Report
1,042
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,610.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
181.79%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Beckley / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,042 | 6,610.8 | 1,755.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 137 | 869.2 | 355.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 12.7 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 69.8 | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 116 | 735.9 | 282.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 905 | 5,741.7 | 1,399.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 149 | 945.3 | 273.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 708 | 4,491.8 | 998.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 304.5 | 127.2 | 246.0 |
Beckley, WV Cost Of Living
87
Beckley's Overall Cost Of Living
Beckley's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Beckley | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
Beckley, WV Photos
Rankings for Beckley in West Virginia
Map Of Beckley, WV
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Population over time in Beckley
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,240 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 16,697 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 16,963 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 17,348 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 17,375 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 17,529 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 17,653 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 17,596 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 17,560 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 17,503 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Beckley
| Race | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 16.3% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Beckley
| Gender | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Beckley for adults over 25
| Education | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Beckley, West Virginia
| Income | Beckley | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.1% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
