Census ACS · #402 μSA
Bluefield Metro Area
The Bluefield, Wv-Va Micropolitan Statistical Area has 98,995 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $46,906 and the median home value is $117,500.
98,995
Population
106
People / sq mi
$46,906
Median Income
$117,500
Median Home Value
The Bluefield CBSA covers 938 sq mi of land at 105.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$46,906
Median Household Income
$28,364
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$117,500
Median Home Value
$781
Median Rent
71.0%
Homeownership
Education
86.9%
High School+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
29.9%
Foreign Born
Bluefield spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bluefield, Wv-Va Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 98,995 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #402 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bluefield metro area is $46,906, with a per capita income of $28,364.
The Bluefield, Wv-Va CBSA spans 2 states: Virginia, West Virginia.
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Data for the Bluefield, Wv-Va CBSA (14140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets Bluefield apart is money: median household income runs $46,906, below the US median of $78,538. With 98,995 residents, Bluefield is a metro area in WV, VA.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $46,906, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.5%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $117,500, with typical rent around $781.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.