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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kimball

West Virginia · 411 residents · 0.605 sq mi
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Kimball has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,333. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 98 residents. Median home value is $21,500. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

411
−19%since 1990
from 509 in 1990
1990 – 2025
679 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 841 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+10%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
651863074285491990201020202024Kimball
2024231
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,333
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,074 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2022
$10,269
+41%since 1990
from $7,275 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.2%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$21,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$219
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
27.7% rent
1.2
−2%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(156)
Black69.4%(353)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.1%(270)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(140)
Black63.3%(260)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.9%(234)
57
+7%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimball, West Virginia?

Kimball, West Virginia has about 411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kimball, West Virginia earns about $17,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kimball, West Virginia expensive?

In Kimball, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $21,500, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Kimball, West Virginia?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kimball, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimball, West Virginia?

About 33.2% of people in Kimball, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kimball, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kimball, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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