Demographics & People — Bluefield, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,511 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,100 |
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| Median Age | 45.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,966 |
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| Family Households | 2,685 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3371 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,140 |
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| Black or African American | 1,511 |
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| Asian | 31 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,345 |
| Other groups | 2,937 |
| German | 1,067 |
| English | 956 |
| Irish | 787 |
| American | 717 |
| Italian | 458 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 288 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 189 |
| Scottish | 174 |
Language
| English Only | 8,315 |
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| Spanish | 394 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,821 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 559 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,789 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bluefield, West Virginia.
