CITY · 2020 ACS
Kistler
West Virginia · 420 residents · 1.486 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2019. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,300. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024318
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.2%
Public administration19.2%
Finance & insurance17.3%
Education & health services17.3%
Retail trade9.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$108,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(146)
Black36.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58%(133)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(372)
Black5.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(55)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
78.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kistler, West Virginia?
Kistler, West Virginia has about 420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Kistler, West Virginia expensive?
In Kistler, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $108,300.
How educated are people in Kistler, West Virginia?
About 1.9% 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 38.2% of people in Kistler, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024