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Beckley, WV
City in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Population
16,818
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,771
ZIP codes
0
Beckley and its ZIP codes
Beckley at a glance
- Beckley is about 24 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $45,826, 23% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,000 and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Beckley, WV
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices4
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants96
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Beckley, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,826
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$158,000
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,052), Irish Americans (1,485), Italian Americans (773).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Beckley.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
How people get to work
Beckley, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beckley, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beckley, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Beckley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MabscottTown | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.9 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.1 |
| SophiaTown | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LesterTown | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount HopeCity | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beckley, WV in?
- Beckley is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Beckley, WV?
- About 16,818 people live in Beckley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beckley?
- Nearby places include Sprague (1.3 mi), Mabscott (1.6 mi), MacArthur (2.5 mi), Raleigh (2.9 mi), Prosperity (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023