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Beckley, West Virginia

Introduction to Beckley, West Virginia

Beckley, West Virginia, in Raleigh county, is 46 miles SE of Charleston, West Virginia and 177 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 17,254 people live in Beckley.

Beckley History

The city of Beckley is the county seat of Raleigh County. The city was established in 1838 and named in honor of John James Beckley, the first Librarian of Congress and the House of Representatives’ first clerk. The city was established by his son Alfred Beckley.

Beckley and nearby Attractions

  • Little Beaver State Park
  • Avampato Discovery Museum
  • Bluestone State Park
  • Hawks Nest State Park
  • Cultural Center
  • Twin Falls Resort State Park

Things To Do In Beckley

The New River Industrial Park, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building and the Youth Museum of Southwestern West Virginia are popular local spots. The city hosts the Appalachian Festival every August.

Beckley Transportation

Charlotte/Douglas International is the closest major airport.

Beckley Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Concord College, West Virginia State College and Radford University.

High Points

Beckley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBeckley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Beckley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Beckley Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 19%Beckley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Beckley, WV

Comparing Beckley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population107
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Children Under 5 Years Old26
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built36

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