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Bluefield city, WV

ZIP 24701 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24701

24701 has a population of 17,943 with a median age of 45.3 yrs (45.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.5%+34% vs US avg
x
Black
9.2%-26% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.3%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
25.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
34.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.3%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.2%+490% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 24701

Poverty Rate
18.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
29.4%+151% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.2%+490% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,943
Median age45.3
Poverty rate18.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black9.2%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born24.1%