Beckley Metro Area
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Beckley Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Beckley Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 79,220
- Land Area (2000): 1,571.953 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 6.236 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 35,678
Beckley Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 94,466 | 59.51% |
Rural, Farm | 861 | 0.54% |
Rural, Non-farm | 63,400 | 39.94% |
Beckley Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Beckley Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 28,955 | 26,355 | 2,601 | 8.98% | 90 |
1991 | 29,963 | 26,690 | 3,273 | 10.92% | 109 |
1992 | 30,398 | 26,598 | 3,800 | 12.50% | 125 |
1993 | 31,069 | 27,126 | 3,943 | 12.69% | 127 |
1994 | 31,155 | 28,134 | 3,021 | 9.70% | 97 |
1995 | 32,539 | 29,853 | 2,686 | 8.26% | 83 |
1996 | 34,105 | 31,331 | 2,774 | 8.13% | 81 |
1997 | 34,271 | 31,703 | 2,568 | 7.49% | 75 |
1998 | 34,968 | 32,431 | 2,536 | 7.25% | 73 |
1999 | 35,179 | 32,725 | 2,454 | 6.98% | 70 |
2000 | 32,711 | 30,711 | 2,001 | 6.12% | 61 |
2001 | 32,720 | 31,039 | 1,681 | 5.14% | 51 |
2002 | 32,228 | 30,356 | 1,873 | 5.81% | 58 |
2003 | 31,291 | 29,287 | 2,004 | 6.40% | 64 |
2004 | 31,478 | 29,823 | 1,655 | 5.26% | 53 |
2005 | 32,290 | 30,805 | 1,485 | 4.60% | 46 |
2006 | 32,764 | 31,348 | 1,415 | 4.32% | 43 |
2007 | 32,688 | 31,255 | 1,433 | 4.38% | 44 |
2008 | 32,852 | 31,376 | 1,476 | 4.49% | 45 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 32,788 | 31,309 | 1,479 | 4.51% | 45 |
Feb 2008 | 32,825 | 31,126 | 1,699 | 5.18% | 52 |
Mar 2008 | 32,561 | 30,978 | 1,583 | 4.86% | 49 |
Apr 2008 | 32,860 | 31,265 | 1,595 | 4.85% | 49 |
May 2008 | 32,835 | 31,276 | 1,559 | 4.75% | 47 |
Jun 2008 | 33,508 | 31,745 | 1,763 | 5.26% | 53 |
Jul 2008 | 33,161 | 31,891 | 1,270 | 3.83% | 38 |
Aug 2008 | 32,623 | 31,428 | 1,195 | 3.66% | 37 |
Sep 2008 | 32,506 | 31,365 | 1,141 | 3.51% | 35 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Beckley Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 4,138 | 13.12% |
2. | Mining | 3,258 | 10.33% |
3. | Health Care | 1,970 | 6.25% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,822 | 5.78% |
5. | Public Administration | 1,796 | 5.70% |
6. | Educational Services | 1,532 | 4.86% |
7. | Truck Transportation | 1,114 | 3.53% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 1,090 | 3.46% |
9. | Repair and Maintenance | 952 | 3.02% |
10. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 864 | 2.74% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 834 | 2.65% |
12. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 746 | 2.37% |
13. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 696 | 2.21% |
14. | Other Transportation | 666 | 2.11% |
15. | Machinery Manufacturing | 664 | 2.11% |
16. | Finance and Insurance | 642 | 2.04% |
17. | Wood Manufacturing | 506 | 1.60% |
18. | Department and Other General Stores | 498 | 1.58% |
19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 478 | 1.52% |
20. | Machinery / Equipment / Supplies, Wholesale | 466 | 1.48% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 6,034 | 22.22% |
2. | Educational Services | 3,450 | 12.70% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2,766 | 10.19% |
4. | Public Administration | 1,486 | 5.47% |
5. | Finance and Insurance | 1,268 | 4.67% |
6. | Department and Other General Stores | 1,186 | 4.37% |
7. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,068 | 3.93% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 1,038 | 3.82% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 942 | 3.47% |
10. | Social Assistance | 828 | 3.05% |
11. | Personal and Laundry Services | 750 | 2.76% |
12. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 472 | 1.74% |
13. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 454 | 1.67% |
14. | Construction | 418 | 1.54% |
15. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 338 | 1.24% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 326 | 1.20% |
17. | Private Household Services | 294 | 1.08% |
18. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 270 | 0.99% |
19. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 256 | 0.94% |
20. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 256 | 0.94% |
Beckley Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 2,288 | 7.26% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,556 | 4.93% |
3. | Extraction Workers | 1,476 | 4.68% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,470 | 4.66% |
5. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,414 | 4.48% |
6. | Vehicle Mechanics | 1,076 | 3.41% |
7. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 1,068 | 3.39% |
8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 1,006 | 3.19% |
9. | Other Production Occupations | 986 | 3.13% |
10. | Other Construction Trades | 904 | 2.87% |
11. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 890 | 2.82% |
12. | Other Management Occupations | 872 | 2.77% |
13. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 780 | 2.47% |
14. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 764 | 2.42% |
15. | Electricians | 654 | 2.07% |
16. | Top Executives | 642 | 2.04% |
17. | Carpenters | 626 | 1.99% |
18. | Law Enforcement Workers | 626 | 1.99% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 594 | 1.88% |
20. | Other Office and Admin Support | 584 | 1.85% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 1,810 | 6.67% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,754 | 6.46% |
3. | Cashiers | 1,564 | 5.76% |
4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,434 | 5.28% |
5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 1,418 | 5.22% |
6. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 1,210 | 4.46% |
7. | Registered Nurses | 1,122 | 4.13% |
8. | Waiters and Waitresses | 956 | 3.52% |
9. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 916 | 3.37% |
10. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 912 | 3.36% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 862 | 3.17% |
12. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 798 | 2.94% |
13. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 784 | 2.89% |
14. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 712 | 2.62% |
15. | Other Management Occupations | 712 | 2.62% |
16. | Child Care Workers | 620 | 2.28% |
17. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 516 | 1.90% |
18. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 498 | 1.83% |
19. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 490 | 1.80% |
20. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 464 | 1.71% |
Beckley Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 54,846 | 42.62% |
15-35 hours | 11,452 | 8.90% |
1-14 hours | 2,126 | 1.65% |
No regular hours | 60,258 | 46.83% |
Beckley Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 2,136 | 3.78% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 1,764 | 3.13% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 2,442 | 4.33% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 3,954 | 7.01% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 5,365 | 9.50% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 7,989 | 14.15% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 9,691 | 17.17% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 6,023 | 10.67% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 2,468 | 4.37% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 3,212 | 5.69% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 1,248 | 2.21% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 644 | 1.14% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 4,892 | 8.67% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 4,616 | 8.18% |
Beckley Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 2,174 | 3.85% |
5-9 | 6,233 | 11.04% |
10-14 | 10,276 | 18.21% |
15-19 | 10,806 | 19.14% |
20-24 | 7,331 | 12.99% |
25-29 | 3,003 | 5.32% |
30-34 | 5,152 | 9.13% |
35-39 | 696 | 1.23% |
40-44 | 1,112 | 1.97% |
45-59 | 3,474 | 6.15% |
60-89 | 3,746 | 6.64% |
At least 90 | 2,441 | 4.32% |
Beckley Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 152 | 0.27% | 39,671 | 70.28% |
30-44 | 22 | 0.04% | 6,938 | 12.29% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 3,474 | 6.15% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 6,187 | 10.96% |
Beckley Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 8 | 0.01% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 6,823 | 11.86% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 47,829 | 83.11% |
Motorcycle | 32 | 0.06% |
Other | 504 | 0.88% |
Public transportation | 174 | 0.30% |
Walked | 1,074 | 1.87% |
Worked at home | 1,102 | 1.91% |
Beckley Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 63,784 (151,162 people)
Families (2000): 44,504 (127,572 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 12,776
People at same address in 1995: 93,670
Beckley Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 9,860 | 15.43% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 6,757 | 10.58% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 6,243 | 9.77% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 5,856 | 9.17% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 4,829 | 7.56% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 4,372 | 6.84% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 3,722 | 5.83% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 3,265 | 5.11% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 2,898 | 4.54% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 4,635 | 7.25% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 4,769 | 7.46% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 3,519 | 5.51% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 1,464 | 2.29% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 474 | 0.74% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 490 | 0.77% |
$200,000 or more | 738 | 1.16% |
Beckley Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 8,608 | 27.08% |
Family, 2 people | 10,438 | 32.83% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 946 | 2.98% |
Family, 3 people | 5,754 | 18.10% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 97 | 0.31% |
Family, 4 people | 3,951 | 12.43% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 25 | 0.08% |
Family, 5 people | 1,403 | 4.41% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 8 | 0.03% |
Family, 6 people | 381 | 1.20% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 4 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 176 | 0.55% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 2 | 0.01% |
Beckley Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 42,791 | 26.19% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 15,710 | 9.62% |
Public Assistance | 2,758 | 1.69% |
Retirement | 15,828 | 9.69% |
Self Employment | 4,557 | 2.79% |
Social Security | 23,389 | 14.32% |
Supplemental Security | 4,534 | 2.78% |
Wage / Salary | 41,540 | 25.43% |
Other | 12,265 | 7.51% |
Beckley Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 21,779 | 61.28% |
With children under 18 | 13,761 | 38.72% |
Beckley Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 5,638 | 8.83% |
Married | 42,504 | 66.54% |
Never Married | 13,968 | 21.87% |
Widowed | 1,768 | 2.77% |
Beckley Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 6,545 | 9.79% |
Married | 38,173 | 57.12% |
Never Married | 11,630 | 17.40% |
Widowed | 10,478 | 15.68% |
Beckley Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Beckley Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 11,823 | 9.49% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 22,106 | 17.75% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 45,461 | 36.51% |
Some college, no degree | 25,130 | 20.18% |
Associate degree | 5,387 | 4.33% |
Bachelors degree | 9,385 | 7.54% |
Graduate or professional degree | 5,241 | 4.21% |
Beckley Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 1,242 | 1.57% | 546 | 0.69% | 1,788 | 2.26% |
Kindergarten | 1,946 | 2.46% | 92 | 0.12% | 2,038 | 2.57% |
Grades 1-4 | 7,447 | 9.40% | 412 | 0.52% | 7,859 | 9.92% |
Grades 5-8 | 7,741 | 9.77% | 434 | 0.55% | 8,175 | 10.32% |
Grades 9-12 | 8,087 | 10.21% | 326 | 0.41% | 8,413 | 10.62% |
Undergrad college | 3,804 | 4.80% | 2,618 | 3.30% | 6,422 | 8.11% |
Graduate or professional school | 602 | 0.76% | 352 | 0.44% | 954 | 1.20% |
Total | 30,869 | 38.97% | 4,780 | 6.03% | 35,649 | 45.00% |
Beckley Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Beckley Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 168 | 186 |
2004 | 190 | 198 |
Beckley Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Beckley Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 123,272 | 81.46% |
Below Poverty Level | 28,065 | 18.54% |
Beckley Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 2,541
Beckley Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Beckley Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 9,038 | 11.41% |
10-19 Years | 9,949 | 12.56% |
20-29 Years | 10,706 | 13.51% |
30-39 Years | 10,514 | 13.27% |
40-49 Years | 13,065 | 16.49% |
50-59 Years | 10,130 | 12.79% |
60-69 Years | 6,873 | 8.68% |
70-79 Years | 5,911 | 7.46% |
80-89 Years | 2,590 | 3.27% |
90+ Years | 444 | 0.56% |
Beckley Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 38,975 | 49.20% |
Female | 40,245 | 50.80% |
Beckley Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 70,421 | 88.89% |
African-American | 6,719 | 8.48% |
Hispanic/Latino | 727 | 0.92% |
Multiracial | 608 | 0.77% |
Asian | 563 | 0.71% |
Amerindian | 141 | 0.18% |
Other Race | 30 | 0.04% |
Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
Beckley Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 33,996 | 34.98% |
2. | Irish | 13,906 | 14.31% |
3. | English | 13,711 | 14.11% |
4. | German | 13,391 | 13.78% |
5. | Italian | 4,842 | 4.98% |
6. | Dutch | 2,874 | 2.96% |
7. | Scotch Irish | 2,384 | 2.45% |
8. | Scottish | 2,092 | 2.15% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 2,014 | 2.07% |
10. | Polish | 1,758 | 1.81% |
Beckley Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 144,603 | 96.37% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 2,324 | 1.55% |
3. | French | 584 | 0.39% |
4. | German | 466 | 0.31% |
5. | Tagalog | 248 | 0.17% |
6. | Japanese | 196 | 0.13% |
7. | Arabic | 190 | 0.13% |
8. | Italian | 186 | 0.12% |
9. | Other Indic | 168 | 0.11% |
10. | Greek | 134 | 0.09% |
Beckley Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 156,837 | 98.81% |
Naturalized immigrant | 884 | 0.56% |
Not a citizen | 1,006 | 0.63% |
Beckley Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Beckley Metro Area Counties Back to top
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