Demographics in Beckley, WV

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Beckley?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

16,977

Male

8,275

48.7%

Female

8,702

51.3%

Median Age

39.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

71.8%

Black

15.0%

Hispanic

2.8%

Asian

2.9%

Two or More

9.9%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.4%

High School or Higher

38.6%

Foreign Born

3.1%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

31.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Beckley, WV has a population of 16,977 with a median age of 39.0. The racial makeup is 71.8% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 15.0% Black, 2.9% Asian. About 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.1%.