Bluefield, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bluefield, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,776
Unemployment
10.1%
Poverty
18.7%
Median Home
$78,900
Median Income
$35,650
Median Rent
$695
Bluefield SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
9
Bluefield, WV Crime Report
122
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,278.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.51%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bluefield / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 122 | 1,278.4 | 1,755.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 112 | 1,173.6 | 355.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 100 | 1,047.9 | 282.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 10 | 104.8 | 1,399.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 273.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 10 | 104.8 | 998.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 127.2 | 246.0 |
Bluefield, WV Cost Of Living
78
Bluefield's Overall Cost Of Living
Bluefield's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bluefield | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
Bluefield, WV Photos
Rankings for Bluefield in West Virginia
Map Of Bluefield, WV
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Population over time in Bluefield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,776 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 10,022 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 10,144 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 10,366 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,431 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 10,465 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 10,492 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,486 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 10,517 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 10,538 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bluefield
| Race | Bluefield | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 22.9% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bluefield
| Gender | Bluefield | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.3% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bluefield for adults over 25
| Education | Bluefield | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bluefield, West Virginia
| Income | Bluefield | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.1% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.6% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
