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Profile for Bluefield town, Virginia
Located in Tazewell County
People & Housing   Employment & Income
Population Estimate (2021) 5,079   Labor Force (persons working in
the area) (2021)  2,224
H.S. Diploma or More - % of
Adults 25+ (2021) 86.7%   Unemployment Rate (2021) 1.9
Bachelor’s Deg. or More - % of
Adults 25+ (2021) 26.0%   Median Household Income
(2021) $57,895
Households (2021) 2,100   Median Family Income (2021) $64,271
Total Housing Units (2021) 2,297   Poverty Rate (2021) 16.2
Percent of Total Units Vacant for
Seasonal or Recreational Use
(2021)
0.0%   Mean Travel Time to Work
(minutes) (2021) 18.2
Population by Age, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total Virginia Pct. of
Total
Total 5,079 100% 8,582,479 100%
Preschool (0 to 4) 311 6.1% 501,494 5.8%
School Age (5 to 17) 647 12.7% 1,391,258 16.2%
College Age (18 to 24) 630 12.4% 807,206 9.4%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 892 17.6% 2,311,690 26.9%
Adult (45 to 64) 1,481 29.2% 2,242,231 26.1%
Older Adult (65 plus) 1,118 22.0% 1,328,600 15.5%
Median Age* 45.5   38.5

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
*Median Age is averaged for combined areas
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total Virginia Pct. of
Total
Total 5,079 100% 8,582,479 100%
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone 23 0.5% 24,007 0.3%
Asian Alone 39 0.8% 578,210 6.7%
Black Alone 401 7.9% 1,631,941 19.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone 0 0.0% 5,313 0.1%
White Alone 4,575 90.1% 5,574,307 64.9%
Two or More Race Groups 38 0.7% 503,340 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
Profile for Bluefield town, Virginia
Located in Tazewell County
People & Housing
Population Estimate (2021) 5,079
HLS. Diploma or More - % of ,
Adults 25+ (2021) 86.7%
Bachelor’s Deg. ot More -% of 5 ay
‘Adults 25+ (2021) 26.0%
Households (2021) 2,100
Total Housing Units 2021) 2,297
Percent of Total Units Vacant for
Seasonal or Recreational Use
(2021)
0.0%
Population by Age, 2021
Total
Preschool (0 to 4)
School Age (5 to 17)
College Age (18 to 24)
Young Adult (25 to 44)
Adult (45 to 64)
Older Adult (65 plus)
Median Age*
Employment & Income
Labor Force (persons working in
the area) (2021)
Unemployment Rate (2021)
Median Household Income
(2021)
Median Family Income (2021)
Poverty Rate (2021)
Mean Travel Time to Work
(minutes) (2021)
Bluefield Pet. of
town, Virginia Total
5,079 100%
31 6.1%
647 12.7%
630 12.4%
892 17.6%
1,481 29.2%
1,118 22.0%
45.5
Virginia
8,582,479
501,494
1,391,258
807,206
2,311,690
2,242,231
1,328,600
38.5
2,224
19
$57,895
$64,271
16.2
18.2
Pet. of
Total
100%
5.8%
16.2%
9.4%
26.9%
26.1%
15.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
*Median Age is averaged for combined areas
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2021
Total
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone
Asian Alone
Black Alone
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone
White Alone
Two or More Race Groups
Hispanic or Latino
Bluefield Pet. of
town, Virginia Total Vi"8inia
5,079 100% 8,582,479
23 0.5% — 24,007
39 0.8% 578,210
401 7.9% 1,631,941
0 0.0% — 5,313
4,575 90.1% 5,574,307
38 0.7% — 503,340
Pet. of
Total
100%
0.3%
6.7%
19.0%
0.1%
64.9%
5.9%
Total Hispanic or Latino 139 2.7% 840,248 9.8%
Mexican 75 1.5% 190,142 2.2%
Cuban 0 0.0% 22,602 0.3%
Puerto Rican 8 0.2% 108,327 1.3%
Other 56 1.1% 519,177 6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Educational Attainment, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total Virginia Pct. of
Total
Total Population 25 and Older 3,491 100.0% 5,882,521 100.0%
Less Than 9th Grade 177 5.1% 217,549 3.7%
9th to 12th, No Diploma 286 8.2% 322,050 5.5%
High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) 1,158 33.2% 1,402,487 23.8%
Some College, No Degree 591 16.9% 1,102,111 18.7%
Associate Degree 373 10.7% 465,927 7.9%
Bachelor’s Degree 609 17.4% 1,338,831 22.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 297 8.5% 1,033,566 17.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Households, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total
Virginia
Households
Pct. of
Total
Total Households 2,100 100.0% 3,248,528 100.0%
Family Households 1,499 71.4% 2,134,654 65.7%
Married with Children 263 12.5% 647,307 19.9%
Married without Children 780 37.1% 970,074 29.9%
Single Parents 310 14.8% 256,084 7.9%
Other 146 7.0% 261,189 8.0%
Non-family Households 601 28.6% 1,113,874 34.3%
Living Alone 569 27.1% 899,255 27.7%
Average Household Size 2.2   2.5

Average Family Household Size 2.7   3.2

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Housing units, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total Virginia Units Pct. of
Total
Total Housing Units 2,297 100.0% 3,596,100 100.0%
Owner Occupied 1,533 66.7% 2,164,967 60.2%
Renter Occupied 567 24.7% 1,083,561 30.1%
Vacant For Seasonal or Recreational Use 0 0.0% 78,915 2.2%
1-Unit (Attached or Detached) 1,721 74.9% 2,393,445 66.6%
2 - 9 Units 189 8.2% 287,952 8.0%
10 - 19 Units 93 4.0% 177,165 4.9%
Total Hispanic or Latino 139 2.7% 840,248 9.8%
Mexican 15 1.5% 190,142 2.2%
Cuban 0 0.0% — 22,602 0.3%
Puerto Rican 8 0.2% 108,327 1.3%
Other 56 1.1% 519,177 6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Educational Attainment, 2021
Bluefield Pet. of Virginia Pet. of
town, Virginia Total Total
Total Population 25 and Older 3.491 100.0% 5,882,521 100.0%
Less Than 9th Grade 177 5.1% 217,549 3.7%
9th to 12th, No Diploma 286 8.2% 322,050 5.5%
High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) 1,158 33.2% 1402487 23.8%
Some College, No Degree 591 16.9% 1,102,111 18.7%
Associate Degree 373 10.7% 465,927 7.9%
Bachelor’s Degree 609 17.4% — 1,338,831 22.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 297 8.5% 1,033,566 17.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Households, 2021
Bluefield Pet. of Virginia Pet. of
town, Virginia Total Households Total
Total Households 2,100 100.0% 3,248,528 100.0%
Family Households 1,499 14% 2,134,654 65.7%
Married with Children 263 12.5% 647,307 19.9%
Married without Children 780 37.1% 970,074 29.9%
Single Parents 310 14.8% 256,084 7.9%
Other 146 7.0% 261,189 8.0%
Non-family Households 601 28.6% 1,113,874 34.3%
Living Alone 569 27.1% 899,255 27.7%
Average Household Size 22 25
Average Family Household Size 2.7 3.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Housing units, 2021
Bluefield Pet. of Pet. of
Virginia Units
town, Virginia Total Total
Total Housing Units 2,297 100.0% 3,596,100 100.0%
Owner Occupied 1,533 66.7% 2,164,967 60.2%
Renter Occupied 567 24.7% 1,083,561 30.1%
Vacant For Seasonal or Recreational Use 0 0.0% — 78,915 2.2%
1-Unit (Attached or Detached) 1,721 74.9% — 2,393,445 66.6%
2-9 Units 189 8.2% 287,952 8.0%
10 - 19 Units 93 4.0% — 177,165 49%
20 or more Units 43 1.9% 261,335 7.3%
Built prior to 1940 311 13.5% 258,472 7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Labor Force Averages, 2021
Bluefield town, Virginia Virginia
Total Labor Force 2,224 4,422,588
Employed 2,181 4,219,781
Unemployed 43 202,807
Unemployment Rate 1.9 4.6
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Commuting to Work, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total Virginia Pct. of
Total
Workers 16 years and over 2,096 100.0% 4,268,079 100.0%
Car, truck, or van – drove alone 1,826 87.1% 3,104,957 72.7%
Car, truck, or van – carpooled 154 7.3% 361,359 8.5%
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 0 0.0% 146,755 3.4%
Walked 14 0.7% 95,270 2.2%
Other means 0 0.0% 72,515 1.7%
Worked at home 102 4.9% 487,223 11.4%
Mean travel time to work (minutes) 18   25

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Resident Occupations, 2021
Bluefield
town, Virginia
Pct. of
Total Virginia Pct. of
Total
Employed civilian pop. 16 years and over 2,181 100.0% 4,219,781 100.0%
Management, professional, and related 855 39.2% 1,954,214 46.3%
Service 455 20.9% 682,362 16.2%
Sales and office 406 18.6% 807,573 19.1%
Farming, fishing, and forestry 0 0.0% 14,146 0.3%
Construction, extraction, and maintenance 219 10.0% 316,525 7.5%
Production, transportation, and material
moving 246 11.3% 444,961 10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
20 or more Units 43 1.9% 261,335 73%
Built prior to 1940 311 13.5% 258,472 7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Labor Force Averages, 2021
Bluefield town, Virginia Virginia
Total Labor Force 2,224 4,422,588
Employed 2,181 4,219,781
Unemployed 43 202,807
Unemployment Rate 19 46
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
‘Commuting to Work, 2021
Bluefield Pet. of Virginia Pet. of
town, Virginia Total Total
Workers 16 years and over 2,096 100.0% 4.268.079 100.0%
Car, truck, or van ~- drove alone 1,826 87.1% 3,104,957 72.7%
Car, truck, or van – carpooled 154 7.3% 361,359 8.5%
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 0 0.0% 146,755 3.4%
Walked 14 0.7% 95,270 2.2%
Other means 0) 0.0% 72,515 1.7%
Worked at home 102 4.9% 487,223 11.4%
Mean travel time to work (minutes) 18 25
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Resident Occupations, 2021
Bluefield Pet.of — Vissinig Pet. of
town, Virginia Total Total
Employed civilian pop. 16 years and over 2,181 100.0% 4,219,781 100.0%
Management, professional, and related 855 39.2% 1,954,214 46.3%
Service 455 20.9% 682,362 16.2%
Sales and office 406 18.6% 807,573 19.1%
Farming, fishing, and forestry 0 0.0% © 14,146 0.3%
Construction, extraction, and maintenance 219 10.0% 316,525 7.5%
Production, transportation, and material 444 113% 444,961 10.5%
moving
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, latest 5-Year Estimates
Profile for Bluefield town, Virginia