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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Keyser

West Virginia · 5,303 residents · 1.974 sq mi
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Keyser has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,718. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,303
−10%since 1990
from 5,870 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,686 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 2,974 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+9%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Keyser
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,718
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,562 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,813
+26%since 1990
from $10,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
43.0% rent
2.6
+7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,415)
Black7.2%(420)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian0.5%(30)
Diversity Score19%(1,113)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,774)
Black7.1%(374)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,018)
19
+1%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+1%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keyser, West Virginia?

Keyser, West Virginia has about 5,303 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Keyser, West Virginia?

The typical household in Keyser, West Virginia earns about $23,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keyser, West Virginia expensive?

In Keyser, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Keyser, West Virginia?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Keyser, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keyser, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of people in Keyser, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keyser, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Keyser, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 567 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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