Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia
Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, with 9,658 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,608 ft (795 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brush Fork, 1.8 miles NW.
- 9,658residents (2020 Census)
- 2,608 ftelevation · 795 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 1,076 / sq mipopulation density
- 24701ZIP code
About Bluefield
Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. Its population was 9,658 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Bluefield micropolitan area extending into Virginia, which had a population of 106,363 in 2020. The city is home to Bluefield State University, a public, historically black university serving nearly 1,300 students.
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Living in Bluefield
- Median household income
- $49,375
- Median home value
- $105,400
- Median rent
- $804/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Bluefield had 9,658 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,658 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,076 per sq mi (416 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluefield at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,658 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.97 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,608 ft (795 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2628° N, 81.2113° W |
| ZIP code | 24701 |
| Official website | cityofbluefield.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5408524 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluefield
- Brush Fork1.8 mi NW
- Bluefield, VA4.0 mi SW
- Bluewell4.3 mi NW
- Falls Mills, VA5.3 mi W
- Rocky Gap, VA5.9 mi E
- Montcalm6.5 mi N
- Bramwell7.0 mi NW
- Pocahontas, VA8.1 mi NW
- Bastian, VA8.2 mi SE
- Boissevain, VA9.6 mi W
- Princeton9.7 mi NE
- Maybeury10.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield
What county is Bluefield in?
Bluefield is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Bluefield, WV?
9,658 people lived in Bluefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluefield, WV?
The ZIP code of Bluefield is 24701.
What is the elevation of Bluefield?
2,608 feet (795 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluefield?
Brush Fork (1.8 mi), Bluefield (4.0 mi), Bluewell (4.3 mi), Falls Mills (5.3 mi), Rocky Gap (5.9 mi).
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