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Bluefield, WV

Mercer CountyElev. 795 m
Population
9,511
Median home
$101,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Bluefield

Bluefield is home to roughly 9,511 residents. Bluefield sits in Mercer County. The median age is 41.2 and the median household income is $43,826. Homes carry a median value of $101,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,511
Median age
41.2
Median household income
$43,826
Per-capita income
$25,716
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
22 min
Work from home
7.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black15%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.9%
Sales & office27.6%
Service20.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.7%
Production, transportation & material moving7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$101,000
Median gross rent
$790/mo
Owner-occupied
54.6%
Median year built
1954
Households
3,966
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Bluefield has 7 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
BLUEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
BLUEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
BRUSHFORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime228% above national
Bluefield1,267
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 57% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime82% below national
Bluefield354
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↑ 127% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bluefield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bluefield.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Mercer County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bluefield is in Mercer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bluefield sits in Mercer County. Elevation ~795 m.

Map of Bluefield
Bluefield, WV
Where Bluefield is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgBluefield
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Municipal BuildingEasley HousePresident's House, Bluefield State CollegeFirst Baptist Church of Bluefield
Notable people from Bluefield
John Forbes NashNorman I. PlatnickCharlie BarnettLuke JordanMaceo PinkardEvans EvansJohn S. KnightJames KeePatrice HarrisTom Beasley
People searches in Bluefield
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Nearby cities
Princeton (10 mi)Welch (24 mi)Beckley (35 mi)Oak Hill (49 mi)Fayetteville (56 mi)Lewisburg (57 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bluefield, WV (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bluefield, West Virginia.

Brian Depree Williams, 59
Bluefield · Mercer County · 24701
Danielle Sharon Taylor, 38
Bluefield · 24701
AKA Danielle S Taylor
Danielle Sharon Taylor, 38
Bluefield · Guilford County · 24701
AKA Danielle S Taylor
Christopher S Brown, 56
Bluefield · Mercer County · 24701
Christopher Shane Brown, 56
Bluefield · Iredell County · 24701
AKA Christopher Brown
Thomas Preston Campbell, 83
Bluefield · Mercer County · 24701
AKA Thomas Preston Campbell, Tom Preston Campbell

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bluefield — frequently asked

What is the population of Bluefield, West Virginia?
Bluefield has a population of about 9,511, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bluefield?
The median home value in Bluefield is $101,000, and the median gross rent is $790/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bluefield safe? What is the crime rate?
Bluefield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,267 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bluefield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mercer County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Bluefield?
Bluefield has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bluefield?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Bluefield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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