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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kingwood

West Virginia · 2,944 residents · 2.43 sq mi
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Kingwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,155. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $66,900. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,944
−9%since 1990
from 3,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.8
+9%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.1%(149)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.2%(182)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(182)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(207)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(158)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(336)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.2%(417)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.2%(448)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.1%(327)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.5%(251)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.4%(219)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(68)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,155
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,299
+34%since 1990
from $12,156 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
30.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kingwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,180)
Black1.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,867)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.4%(13)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.6%(17)
Asian origin
Sri Lankan1.8%(55)
Ancestry
American21.2%(630)
German15.9%(474)
English8.1%(240)
Irish5.9%(175)
Scottish5.3%(159)
Polish3.7%(111)
Italian2.8%(84)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(78)
Dutch0.9%(27)
Slovak0.9%(26)
Ukrainian0.5%(14)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(13)
French0.4%(12)
Hungarian0.3%(9)
Swiss0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(269)
Married63.1%(693)
Widowed2.6%(29)
Divorced9.8%(108)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(244)
Married54.8%(726)
Widowed16.2%(214)
Divorced10.6%(141)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingwood, West Virginia?

Kingwood, West Virginia has about 2,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kingwood, West Virginia earns about $29,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingwood, West Virginia expensive?

In Kingwood, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Kingwood, West Virginia?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kingwood, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingwood, West Virginia?

About 17.0% of people in Kingwood, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingwood, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingwood, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 299 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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