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Kistler

West Virginia · 528 residents · 1.486 sq mi
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Kistler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,422. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,000. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
+72%vs 2011
vs 307 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
355 / sq mi
+72%vs 2011
vs 207 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+12%vs 2011
vs 32.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
200290379468558201020202024Kistler
2024318
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,422
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $23,171 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$13,692
−24%vs 2011
vs $18,010 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.453 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $128,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$181
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $171 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−32.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.7% in 2011
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
72.2%
+30.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−42%vs 2011
vs 5.5 in 2011
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(262)
Black14.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.3%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(491)
Black5.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(76)
Diversity Score
14
−54%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
Female
68.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kistler, West Virginia?

Kistler, West Virginia has about 528 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kistler, West Virginia earns about $22,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kistler, West Virginia expensive?

In Kistler, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $181 a month.

How educated are people in Kistler, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kistler, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kistler, West Virginia?

About 42.4% of people in Kistler, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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