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Keystone

West Virginia · 282 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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Keystone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−38%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01873735607461990201020202024Keystone
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,591
+51%since 2000
from $7,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(111)
Black72.8%(330)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34%(96)
Black64.9%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(163)
Diversity Score
58
+22%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
29.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keystone, West Virginia?

Keystone, West Virginia has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Keystone, West Virginia earns about $26,563 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 $43,000, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Keystone, West Virginia?

About 13.5% 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 20.4% 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 400 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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