Bramwell Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Bramwell’s story
141 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1885Bramwell is settled
BramwellWV
A town of 259, settled in 1885.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
259
2025 Census estimate · −4.8% since 2020
Typical home
$71K
−10.5% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
73.1
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
Is Bramwell a good place to live?
Bramwell’s median age is 73.1 years, above both West Virginia’s towns (42.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 62 in West Virginia we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Bramwell. Bramwell has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Bramwell Additions Historic District (Boundary Increase) and Bramwell Historic District. Bramwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
259 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bramwell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bramwell, and how to reach them.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBluewell PSD2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bramwell’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMercer Clerk of the County CommissionMercer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes24724, 24715, 2470124724 47% · 24715 45% · 24701 8%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bramwell.
Who lives here
60% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 60% of residents (21% statewide); children under 18 are 2% of residents (20% statewide). 19% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Bramwell, against 29% in West Virginia’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Bramwell has lost 4.8% of its people since 2020, down to 259 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
73.1median age · WV 42.7
BramwellWest VirginiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
34%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school37%
Some college27%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate1%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.8 points. Across West Virginia, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Bramwell | WV | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.5% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.1% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.4% | 12% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 5.2% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 25.9% | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 34.1% | 8.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 39.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.7% | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0.8% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Housing
Homes in Bramwell are worth about $71K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Bramwell home is worth about $71,000, down 10.5% in a year, 60% below the West Virginia typical home. The median rent in Bramwell is $708 a month.
$71KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bramwell$71K
West Virginia$177K
−10.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Bramwell, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bramwell.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
7
paid flood claims since 1996
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Bramwell’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
24% of Bramwell residents live below the poverty line. Only 5 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Bramwell. Bramwell’s average trip to work is 16 minutes.
2%work in town
| Bramwell | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Bramwell2%
Bluefield12%
Princeton9%
Bluefield5%
Beckley4%
14 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Bramwell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Bramwell, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Bramwell has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Only 6 of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare have a lower July high than Bramwell.
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring39–64°
Summer58–80°
Fall42–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Bramwell is
Bramwell beats the West Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 19% of adults have diabetes in Bramwell. Among 62 West Virginia towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Bramwell.
| Bramwell | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 44% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Bramwell | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.4% | 79.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.4% | 4.2% |
Princeton Community Hospital Assn
11 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bramwell
16pages on Bramwell
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Bramwell
Bluefield State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bluefield5.8 mi$10,648 in-state tuitionBluefield UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bluefield, VA6.8 mi$26,770 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Bramwell residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Bramwell for work
Where Bramwell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Bramwell
2%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Bramwell on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Bramwell
Town in West Virginia, United States
Bramwell is a town in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States, along the Bluestone River. The population was 277 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA micropolitan area which has a population of 107,578.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1888
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,251 ft
- ZIP code
- 24715
Questions about Bramwell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bramwell, WV a good place to live?
Bramwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.