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Keyser

West Virginia · 4,864 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 $44,679. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,864
−8%since 2000
from 5,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,464 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−7%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Keyser
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,679
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,718 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,120
+75%since 2000
from $13,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(4,774)
Black7.1%(374)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(1,018)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(4,014)
Black8%(388)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(83)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other2.4%(116)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,455)
Diversity Score
30
+56%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keyser, West Virginia?

Keyser, West Virginia has about 4,864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Keyser, West Virginia earns about $44,679 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 $109,800, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Keyser, West Virginia?

About 24.8% 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 19.1% 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 1,006 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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