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The City of Beckley is the 9th largest city in West Virginia with a population of 16,818 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Beckley ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Beckley is located at latitude 37.7782 and longitude -81.1882 in Raleigh County. The formal boundaries for the City of Beckley encompass a land area of 9.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Raleigh County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Beckley has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Beckley is located within District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Raleigh County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,818 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,771 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,826 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,431 |
| Median Home Value | $158,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,628 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,907 (45.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,143 (36.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,578 (18.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,050 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 4,023 (57.1%) |
The table below compares Beckley to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 9 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 66 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 286 | 35th |
| Per Capita Income | # 158 | 64th |
| Diversity Index | # 18 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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