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Kimberly

West Virginia · 213 residents · 0.892 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2019. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 55.7% is well above the national figure.

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
239 / sq mi
+68%since 2019
from 142 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
44.1
+8%since 2019
from 40.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
102177251325400201020202024Kimberly
2024357
201020202024
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
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(58)
Black21.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.1%(42)
Diversity Score79.6%(101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(192)
Black6.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.8%(36)
Diversity Score43.1%(92)
43
−46%since 2019
from 80 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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%
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%
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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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