Beckley Population 2026
Beckley has a population of 17,056, making it the #2764 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in West Virginia. It is about 516× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,056
Rank in United States
#2764
Coordinates
37.78°N, 81.19°W
~738 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
383 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Virginia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 48,638 | #906 |
| Charleston | 46,838 | #943 |
| Parkersburg | 30,991 | #1482 |
| Morgantown | 30,708 | #1507 |
| Wheeling | 27,648 | #1700 |
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 | #2442 |
| Weirton | 19,175 | #2489 |
| Fairmont | 18,733 | #2555 |
Cities near Beckley
- Charleston46,838 people · ~75 km away
- Radford17,403 people · ~90 km away
- Blacksburg44,215 people · ~92 km away
- Christiansburg21,943 people · ~100 km away
- Salem25,432 people · ~114 km away
- Cave Spring24,922 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beckley?
Beckley has a population of 17,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2764 biggest city in United States.
What state is Beckley in?
Beckley is located in West Virginia, United States.
Is Beckley the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 383 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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