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Kimball

West Virginia · 145 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 266 residents. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−65%since 2000
from 411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+17%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651863074285491990201020202024Kimball
2024231
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,035
+76%since 2000
from $10,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(140)
Black63.3%(260)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(50)
Black53.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(90)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimball, West Virginia?

Kimball, West Virginia has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kimball, West Virginia earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Kimball, West Virginia?

About 33.7% 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 27.3% 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 364 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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

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