Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield: city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
About
Bluefield is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,447 and a population density of 459 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,505 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bluefield
| Population | 9,505 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Postal code | 24701 |
| Area | 22.77 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2698,-81.2223 |
| Altitude | 2,608 feet / 795 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:01:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 418 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Bluefield is located at 37°16'11"N 81°13'20"W (37.2698400, -81.2223200).
Bluefield map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bluefield decreased by 9.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,447 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,465 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,433 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,330 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,320 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,174 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,051 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,879 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,732 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,629 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,505 | -1.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bluefield
1Jimmy Lewis Lake
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Where to Eat in Bluefield
1Tudor's Biscuit World
3301 E Cumberland Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701, United States View details
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3300 E Cumberland Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701, United States View details
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People born in Bluefield (25)
People born in Bluefield, including mathematician John Forbes Nash, blues guitarist and vocalist Luke Jordan, actor and comedian Charlie Barnett, .
More notable people
- Maceo Pinkard (American composer, lyricist, and music publisher) he was born in 27/06/1897
- Norman I. Platnick (American arachnologist) he was born in 30/12/1951
- Herbert Coleman (American film director and film producer) he was born in 12/12/1907
- James Kee (American politician (1917-1989)) he was born in 15/04/1917
- John S. Knight (American newspaper publisher) he was born in 26/10/1894
- Anna Stuart (American actress) she was born in 01/11/1948
- Billy Wayne Bailey (American politician) he was born in 07/06/1957
- Evans Evans (American actress) she was born in 26/11/1936
- Dan Bowling (Virginia politician) he was born in 16/11/1946
- Denise Giardina (American writer) she was born in 25/10/1951
- Tom Beasley (American football player) he was born in 11/08/1954
- James E. Brown III (American test pilot) he was born in 15/08/1954
- Marcenia Lyle Stone "Toni " (Female Negro League baseball player; July 17, 1921 – November 2, 1996),born as Marcenia Lyle Stone, was the first of three women to play professional baseball as a part of the Negro League) she was born in 17/07/1921
- Will Morefield (American politician) he was born in 10/01/1984
- William P. Greene, Jr. (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1943
- John Shott (American politician) he was born in 24/06/1948
- Steven Salaita (American scholar, author and public speaker) he was born in 15/09/1975
- Argyle Goolsby (American singer, bassist and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1979
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bluefield, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237215 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield (WV) | 24701-2198 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bluefield, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bluefield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Post Office | Bluefield (WV) | 24701 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Bluefield, Virginia town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States with a population of 4,814 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 5,599 | City in Mercer County, Missouri |
| Athens | 890 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Piedmont | 792 | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States |
| Bramwell | 334 | Town of the United States |
| Matoaka | 193 | Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Oakvale | 109 | Human settlement in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bluefield distances to largest West Virginia cities