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West Virginia · 151 residents (2025 est.) · 0.324 sq mi
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Keystone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,618. Population has fallen 91% since 2000, a loss of 414 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $31,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39
−91%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−91%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:151 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
01873735607461990201020202024Keystone
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,618
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,813
+125%since 2000
from $7,033 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−2%since 2010
from 0.288 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information66.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food27.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
67.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+88.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
3
RELATED:See current rent listings in Keystone on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(111)
Black72.8%(330)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(24)
Black25.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(5)
Diversity Score67.4%(26)
Diversity Score
67
+42%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+34.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
74.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 31.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keystone, West Virginia?

Keystone, West Virginia has about 39 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Keystone, West Virginia earns about $21,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keystone, West Virginia expensive?

In Keystone, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $31,100.

How educated are people in Keystone, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Keystone, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keystone, West Virginia?

About 56.4% of people in Keystone, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keystone, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Keystone, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 643 residents, a change of about -94 percent over that period.

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

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