Bluewell, WV is a small town located in the Appalachian mountains of Mercer County with a population of roughly 2,440 people that reside in the area. With a population density of 504 people per square mile, Bluewell offers small-town charm and an abundance of outdoor activities year-round. Local businesses include the Bluewell General Store for all your grocery needs, plus there is an array of restaurants including Big B's BBQ and Red Onion Cafe. Outdoor activities include hiking trails at Bluestone National Scenic River to fishing or boating at Bluestone Lake. There are also many local organizations such as the Bluewell Theater Association and Lions Club that are active in the community. In addition to these activities, many sporting events take place each year including football games at nearby East River High School and disc golf tournaments held by local clubs.
The population in Bluewell is 2,440. There are 543 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bluewell is 55.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bluewell is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bluewell
- 39.3% are married
- 6.7% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Bluewell
- 99.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander