Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley: city in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
About
Beckley is a city located in the county of Raleigh in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,614 and a population density of 715 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,805 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Beckley
| Population | 15,805 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Area | 24.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7782,-81.1882 |
| Altitude | 2,421 feet / 738 meters |
| Capital city | Beckley is capital of Raleigh County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:00:51 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 25801 |
| Density | 642 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Beckley is located at 37°46'41"N 81°11'17"W (37.7781700, -81.1881600).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Beckley decreased by 11.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,614 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,666 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,589 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,428 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,214 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,979 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,724 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,406 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,169 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,940 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,805 | -0.85% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Beckley
1Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801, United States View details
Phone: +13042561747 | Website available
2Youth Museum of Southern WV
509 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801, United States View details
Phone: +13042523730 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Beckley
1Beckley Business & Occupation
409 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801 View details
Phone: +13042561758
2Beckley City Parking Department
409 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801 View details
Phone: +13042561768
3Beckley Human Rights Commn
409 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801 View details
Phone: +13042561777 | Website available
4Department of Agriculture
105 S Eisenhower Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, United States View details
Phone: +13042566742 | Website available
People born in Beckley (42)
People born in Beckley, including politician Nick Rahall, actor Chris Sarandon, politician Hulett C. Smith, .
More notable people
- Tom Carper (United States Senator from Delaware) he was born in 23/01/1947
- Clarence W. Meadows (American politician (1904-1961)) he was born in 11/02/1904
- Tom Maddox (science fiction writer) he was born in 01/10/1945
- E. H. Hedrick (American politician (1894-1954)) he was born in 09/08/1894
- Tamar Slay (American basketball player) he was born in 02/04/1980
- Calvin Simon (American singer) he was born in 22/05/1942
- Al Hairston (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 11/12/1945
- Henry Dickerson (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 27/11/1951
- B. Kwaku Duren (American lawyer) he was born in 14/04/1943
- Barbara M. Clark (American politician) she was born in 12/06/1939
- Chris Cline (American coal mining entrepreneur and philanthropist) he was born in 05/07/1958
- Cris Gunther (American singer-songwriter and actor) he was born in 22/07/1975
- D. Sam Abrams (American poet, translator, critic) he was born in 01/01/1952
- Davy DMX (American musician) he was born in 03/10/1960
- Gayle Conelly Manchin (American educator) she was born in 20/06/1947
- George Joseph (American businessman) he was born in 11/09/1921
- Joe Goddard (American baseball player) he was born in 23/07/1950
- John McDiarmid (American tennis player) he was born in 12/08/1911
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Beckley, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237950 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Beckley, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Beckley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| General Alfred E Beckley Post Office | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
Other cities in Raleigh County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Raleigh County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shady Spring | 2,998 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Crab Orchard | 2,678 | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Daniels | 1,881 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Prosperity | 1,498 | The state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune or successful social status |
| Stanaford | 1,350 | Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
| Mabscott | 1,251 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Sophia | 1,219 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Piney View | 989 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Lester | 312 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Rhodell | 159 | Human settlement in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Beckley distances to largest West Virginia cities