Beckley is a city in West Virginia with about 16,977 residents. Beckley was founded in 1838 and sits in Raleigh County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $39,939. Homes carry a median value of $148,800, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.4%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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What is the population of Beckley, West Virginia?
Beckley has a population of about 16,977, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Beckley?
The median home value in Beckley is $148,800, and the median gross rent is $867/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Beckley safe? What is the crime rate?
Beckley Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 617 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Beckley face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Raleigh County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Beckley?
Beckley has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Beckley?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Beckley. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.