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Population Review

Beckley city, WV — Population & Demographics

Beckley city, WV has a population of 16,977. The median household income is $39,939 and the median age is 39.0.

16,977

Population

$39,939

Median Income

$148,800

Median Home Value

39.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White71.8%
Black or African American15.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$39,939

Median Household Income

$30,990

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$148,800

Median Home Value

$867

Median Rent

53.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.7%

High School+

25.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

3.2%

Work From Home

18.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Beckley city, WV has a population of 16,977 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Beckley city, WV is $39,939, with 22.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Beckley city, WV is $148,800, with median rent at $867.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.