Bluefield City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 11451 people, 5038 households, and 3080 families residing in the city. The population density was 1311.3 people per square mile (506.3/kmē), making its West Virginia's 114th most densely populated city. There were 5966 housing units at an average density of 683.4 per square mile (263.86/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.23 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males. The median age was 42.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Bluefield City was 39.8 and 44.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 75.84% White, 22.14% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.56% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.13% from two or more races and 0.21% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $27672, making it the 120th wealthiest city by median household income among the West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $36508, it is West Virginia's 108th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17751, making it the 74th wealthiest city by per capita income among the West Virginia. The median income is $18559, Males have a median income of $25293 versus $14287 for females.
In 2000, 2620 pupils and students, of which 1239 are male and 1381 are female, 22.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 118 nursery or pri school, 169 kindergarten, 1009 elementary school, 688 high school and 636 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11451 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11451 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11431 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11229 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11220 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11188 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11143 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11048 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11005 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11047 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11093 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 80 | 118 |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 89 | 169 |
| Elementary school | 527 | 482 | 1009 |
| High school | 329 | 359 | 688 |
| College or graduate school | 265 | 371 | 636 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield city, West Virginia | $27672 | $36508 | $17751 |
| Mercer County, West Virginia | $26628 | $33524 | $15564 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |