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Kimberly

West Virginia · 357 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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With 357 people, Kimberly is a city in West Virginia. The poverty rate is 69.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 32.6. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. 97 more people live here than in 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

357
+37%since 2023
from 260 in 2023
2010 – 2024
400 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 291 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.6
+251%since 2023
from 9.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.89 sq mi
Population, 20102024
102177251325400201020202024Kimberly
2024357
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 526.1%(93)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 917.9%(64)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(49)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.8%(67)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.5%(59)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,267
+543%since 2023
from $4,859 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+37.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
69.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.579
+430%since 2023
from 0.109 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.5%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

54.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
45.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.45 people
−8%since 2023
from 2.65 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
31.3%
−68.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
65.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(17)
11
−26%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English37%(132)
German25.5%(91)
Irish23.5%(84)
Italian3.4%(12)
Section 05

Education

48.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
36.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

78.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
15.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
22.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.2%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(54)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married38.4%(56)
Married45.9%(67)
Widowed15.8%(23)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
46.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.1%
US average: 13.8%
16.5%
US average: 18.4%
65.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
75.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Kimberly, West Virginia?

Kimberly, West Virginia has about 357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Kimberly, West Virginia?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kimberly, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimberly, West Virginia?

About 69.5% of people in Kimberly, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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