Beckley City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 17254 people in the city, organized into 7651 households, and 4591 families living in the city. The population density was 1874.9 people per square mile (723.9/kmē), it would be the 59th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 8731 housing units at an average density of 949 per square mile (366.41/kmē). The average household size was 2.18 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 21.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males. The median age was 41.6 years, The median age of males was 39.4 years, for females the median age was 43.5 years. The racial makeup of the city was 12705 White, 3949 Black or African American, 25 American Indian, 326 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 210 from two or more races and 36 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $28122, making it the 110th highest city by median household income in West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $38110, it would be the 81st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $18912, making it the 54th wealthiest city by per capita income among the West Virginia. The median income of city was $20688, Median income for males is $26257, compared with $16832 for females.
In 2000, 3950 pupils and students, of which 47.04% are male and 52.96% are female, 22.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.94% nursery or pri school, 6.71% kindergarten, 42.71% elementary school, 24.23% high school and 21.42% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17254 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17393 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17339 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17132 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17184 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17057 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17039 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16931 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16820 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 16824 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 16832 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 73 | 122 | 195 |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 122 | 265 |
| Elementary school | 881 | 806 | 1687 |
| High school | 455 | 502 | 957 |
| College or graduate school | 306 | 540 | 846 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley city, West Virginia | $28122 | $38110 | $18912 |
| Raleigh County, West Virginia | $28181 | $35315 | $16233 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |