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Bluewell, WV
Census-designated place in Mercer County, West Virginia.
Population
1,992
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
443
ZIP codes
0
Bluewell and its ZIP codes
Bluewell at a glance
- Bluewell is about 6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $35,168, 41% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 (23% below West Virginia) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for Bluewell, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluewell, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,168
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$125,500
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
67.5
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (120), Scottish Americans (87), German Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Bluewell.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,374
19,507 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$487M
FY 2026, $8,162 per person
How people get to work
Bluewell, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluewell, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 24°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluewell, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Bluewell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Brush ForkCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| BramwellTown | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Falls Mills, VACensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BluefieldCity | 4.2 mi | 9 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Bluefield, VATown | 5.5 mi | 9.5 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Boissevain, VACensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| MatoakaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Rocky Gap, VACensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PrincetonCity | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| AnawaltTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Springville, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluewell, WV in?
- Bluewell is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Bluewell, WV?
- About 1,992 people live in Bluewell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluewell?
- Nearby places include Montcalm (2.4 mi), Brush Fork (2.4 mi), Bramwell (2.9 mi), Falls Mills, VA (3.7 mi), Bluefield (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023