Population Forecast
5 year Forecast - -1.2%
The current population of the Beckley-Bluefield, WV Market is 287,686 as of the January 2026 PopStats estimate. PopStat’s Trend models indicate a 5 year population change of -1.2%, resulting in a Population of 284,377 by January 2031. This percentage change in Population ranks 155th across STI Markets. The Beckley-Bluefield, WV Market currently ranks 167th in overall population, and will rank 167th by January 2031.
High and Low Range - -3.5% to 2.6%
While the summation of mid range 5 year forecasts foresee a change in Population of -1.2% for Beckley-Bluefield, WV Market. The forecast high ranges of these forecasts leaves open the possibility for a Population change as high as 2.6% at 295,247. Similarly a population change as low as -3.5% at 277,738 is not without possibility.
Figure 73: Population Trend and Forecast
10 year Projections - -2.7%
By January 2036 we project the Population of the Beckley-Bluefield, WV Market to be 280,006 resulting in a change of -2.7% compared to the current Population. This projected percentage change in Population ranks 160th across STI Markets. The Beckley-Bluefield, WV Market currently ranks 167th in overall population, and will rank 167th by January 2036.
