Beckley
City in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 17,286 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,421 ft (738 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Raleigh, 1.0 miles S.
- 17,286residents (2020 Census)
- 2,421 ftelevation · 738 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 1,820 / sq mipopulation density
- 25911ZIP code
About Beckley
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 17,286 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Beckley metropolitan area of Southern West Virginia, home to 115,079 residents in 2020. Beckley was founded on April 4, 1838, and was long known for its ties to the coal mining industry. It is the home of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, as well as an annex of Concord University and the University of Charleston.
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Living in Beckley
- Median household income
- $45,826
- Median home value
- $158,000
- Median rent
- $869/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Beckley had 17,286 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,286 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,820 per sq mi (703 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beckley at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,286 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.50 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,421 ft (738 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7732° N, 81.1615° W |
| ZIP code | 25911 |
| Official website | beckley.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5405332 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beckley
- Raleigh1.0 mi S
- Sprague1.8 mi NW
- Beaver2.8 mi S
- MacArthur2.8 mi SW
- Stanaford2.8 mi N
- Mabscott2.8 mi W
- Daniels3.9 mi SE
- Crab Orchard4.4 mi SW
- Prosperity4.9 mi NW
- Piney View4.9 mi NE
- Eccles5.5 mi W
- Sophia6.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Beckley
What county is Beckley in?
Beckley is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Beckley, WV?
17,286 people lived in Beckley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beckley, WV?
The ZIP code of Beckley is 25911.
What is the elevation of Beckley?
2,421 feet (738 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beckley?
Raleigh (1.0 mi), Sprague (1.8 mi), Beaver (2.8 mi), MacArthur (2.8 mi), Stanaford (2.8 mi).
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