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CITY · 2020 ACS

Kimberly

West Virginia · 213 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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With 213 people, Kimberly is a city in West Virginia. The poverty rate is 55.7%, above the 12.8% national rate. Owners hold 98% of the housing stock. Since 2019 the city has risen by half, up 86 people. The median age is 44.1, about 5 years above the US median. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

213
+68%since 2019
from 127 in 2019
2010 – 2024
44.1
+8%since 2019
from 40.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.89 sq mi
Population, 20102024
102177251325400201020202024Kimberly
2024357
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.9%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(17)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.9%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.8%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.9%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.9%(19)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.9%(19)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.7%(42)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.7%(27)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.1%(13)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$8,876
−36%since 2019
from $13,862 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
55.7%
+55.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
2.1% rent
2.79 people
−41%since 2019
from 4.70 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(58)
Black21.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.1%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(192)
Black6.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.8%(36)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English35.2%(96)
Irish19.8%(54)
German6.2%(17)
Italian5.5%(15)
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
55.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.2%
US average: 73.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

39.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
60.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
13.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
77.6%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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

13.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
65.9%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
39.6%
US average: 13.7%
24.9%
US average: 17.6%
46.9%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
4.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
78.4%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
63.7%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era100%(29)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 29 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 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Kimberly, West Virginia?

About 22.2% 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 55.7% 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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