How long is the commute from Bluewell, WV?
Workers who live in Bluewell, WV take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Bluewell get to work
| Means of transportation | Bluewell | Mercer County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.0% (±11.0 points) | 81.9% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±10.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±4.1 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Bluewell, the average commute is not measurably different from Mercer County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bluewell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Bluewell ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 104 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bluewell
| Vehicles available | Bluewell | Mercer County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.6% (±15.9 points) | 36.3% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% (±12.9 points) | 36.1% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±13.4 points) | 21.1% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Bluewell, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mercer County (6.5%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bluewell
| Bluewell | Mercer County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±4.1 points) | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±7.8 points) | 91.9% (±1.6 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±10.6 points) | 86.5% (±1.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bluewell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mercer County (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bluewell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewell | — | 25.6 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| Brush Fork | 2.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bramwell | 3.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bluefield | 4.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pocahontas | 5.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bluefield | 5.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 9.5 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northfork | 12 mi | 20.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 15 mi | 17.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakvale | 33.6 minutes (±12.8) |
| 2 | Bluewell | 25.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Bluefield | 23.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Brush Fork | 19.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Athens | 17.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Princeton | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Bramwell | 15.5 minutes (±7.1) |
Bluewell is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bluewell
How long is the average commute in Bluewell?
Workers who live in Bluewell, WV take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bluewell without a car?
1.1% of households in Bluewell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bluewell?
2.5% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Bluewell worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluewell CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluewell CDP, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluewell CDP, West Virginia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bluewell CDP, West Virginia (place:08764, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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