Bluewell
Census-designated place in Mercer County, West Virginia
Bluewell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mercer County, West Virginia, with 2,162 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,595 ft (791 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montcalm, 2.6 miles N.
- 2,162residents (2020 Census)
- 2,595 ftelevation · 791 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 481 / sq mipopulation density
- 24737ZIP code
About Bluewell
Bluewell, West Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place on U.S. Route 52 in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population is 2,162 (slightly down from 2,184 at the 2010 census). It is the terminus of West Virginia Route 20.
The community has no post office, its residences being a part of Bluefield for postal purposes. Its name is derived from being halfway between Bluefield and Bramwell.
The community is adjacent to Pinnacle Rock State Park. It has become an active spot for Pocahontas Trail ATV riders of the Hatfield-Mcoy Trail system with many business catering to them.
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Living in Bluewell
- Median household income
- $35,168
- Median home value
- $125,500
- Median rent
- $728/mo
- Median age
- 67.5
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Bluewell had 2,162 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,162 |
|---|---|
| Density | 481 per sq mi (186 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluewell at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,162 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3148° N, 81.2557° W |
| ZIP code | 24737 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5408764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluewell
- Montcalm2.6 mi N
- Brush Fork2.7 mi S
- Bramwell3.0 mi W
- Falls Mills, VA3.7 mi SW
- Bluefield4.3 mi SE
- Pocahontas, VA5.0 mi W
- Bluefield, VA5.6 mi S
- Maybeury6.7 mi NW
- Matoaka7.2 mi N
- Boissevain, VA7.6 mi W
- Lashmeet8.1 mi NE
- Crumpler8.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bluewell
What county is Bluewell in?
Bluewell is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Bluewell, WV?
2,162 people lived in Bluewell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluewell, WV?
The ZIP code of Bluewell is 24737.
What is the elevation of Bluewell?
2,595 feet (791 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluewell?
Montcalm (2.6 mi), Brush Fork (2.7 mi), Bramwell (3.0 mi), Falls Mills (3.7 mi), Bluefield (4.3 mi).
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