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Kingwood

West Virginia · 2,980 residents · 2.43 sq mi
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Kingwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,500. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,980
+1%since 2000
from 2,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,226 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+9%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,190
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,155 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,689
+76%since 2000
from $16,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,867)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(132)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,799)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score6%(178)
Diversity Score
6
+33%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingwood, West Virginia?

Kingwood, West Virginia has about 2,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kingwood, West Virginia earns about $54,190 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 $127,500, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Kingwood, West Virginia?

About 26.2% 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 18.4% 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 263 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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