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Keystone

West Virginia · 176 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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Population has fallen 61% since 2000, a loss of 277 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $17,900. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−61%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
543 / sq mi
−61%since 2000
from 1,398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+20%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01873735607461990201020202024Keystone
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,543
+149%since 2000
from $7,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food13.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,900
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
34.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(62)
Black57.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.5%(106)
Diversity Score
61
+28%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
53.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
34.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
64.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keystone, West Virginia?

Keystone, West Virginia has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Keystone, West Virginia expensive?

In Keystone, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $17,900.

How educated are people in Keystone, West Virginia?

About 16.4% 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 20.2% 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 506 residents, a change of about -74 percent over that period.

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

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