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Beckley city, WV

ZIP 25801 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 25801

25801 has a population of 30,869 with a median age of 42.4 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Black
10.1%-18% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.8%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
22.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.4%+12% vs US avg
x
High school
35.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.8%-0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.1%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.0%+573% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 25801

Poverty Rate
23.8%+107% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.0%-50% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.8%+104% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.0%+573% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population30,869
Median age42.4
Poverty rate23.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black10.1%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born23.4%