CensusEasy
CITY

Kimberly

West Virginia · 357 residents · 0.892 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Beckley metro area
Compare
The short version

Population has grown 37% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 69.5% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
357
+37%since 2023
from 260 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
400 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 291 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
+251%since 2023
from 9.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
102177251325400201020202024Kimberly
2024357
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
69.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
54.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−68.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kimberly on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(17)
Diversity Score15.3%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(17)
Diversity Score11.3%(40)
Diversity Score
11
−26%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
36.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Female
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kimberly

Hickox
Pop 520
East Williston
Pop 520
Southport
Pop 873
Manor
Pop 136
Places similar to Kimberly
Head to head

Compare Kimberly to nearby cities

KIMBERLY VS
Charleston
Income$65,812
Home value$203,300
Population46,117+12818%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KIMBERLY VS
South Charleston
Income$63,884
Home value$155,400
Population13,072+3562%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KIMBERLY VS
Beckley
Income$45,826
Home value$158,000
Population16,373+4486%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KIMBERLY VS
St. Albans
Income$53,972
Home value$140,800
Population10,210+2760%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

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.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kimberly with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →