Keyser, West Virginia Population 2022
Keyser is a city located in Mineral County West Virginia. Keyser has a 2020 population of 4,822. Keyser is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -10.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,412 in 2010.
The average household income in Keyser is $43,379 with a poverty rate of 19.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $633 per month, and the median house value is $109,800. The median age in Keyser is 30 years, 27.9 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
Keyser Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keyserwas:
- White: 89.69%
- Black or African American: 7.93%
- Other race: 1.78%
- Two or more races: 0.61%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,445 | 89.69% |
| Black or African American | 393 | 7.93% |
| Some Other Race | 88 | 1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.61% |
Keyser Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,132 | 2.1 | 63.6 |
| Married | 708 | 2.63 | 86.7 |
| Male | 113 | 3.86 | 52.2 |
| Female | 246 | 3.38 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 1,065 | 1.27 | 51.7 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 411 | 11.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,156 | 32.71% |
| Some College | 751 | 21.25% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 374 | 10.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 502 | 14.20% |
Keyser Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Black | 237 | 237 | 60 |
| White | 3,274 | 2,863 | 808 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 88.89%.
Keyser Language by Age
Keyser Language
99.96% of Keyser residents speak only English, while 0.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.04% of the population.
Keyser Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 237 | 96 | 40.51% |
| White | 4,112 | 679 | 16.51% |
| Other | 73 | NaN% |
19.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.67%
Male Poverty Rate
20.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Keyser
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keyser is Black, with 40.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keyser is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.00%.
Keyser Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Keyser Married by Age and Sex
Keyser Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Keyser Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 10.31% |
| Black | 23 | 5.85% |
Keyser Veterans by Education
15.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.89%
Born in Keyser
99.60%
Native Born
0.40%
Foreign Born
0.40%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.60% of Keyser residents were born in the United States, with 50.89% having been born in West Virginia. 0.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,536 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 3,705 | 1,169 | 3.86% |
| 1920 | 6,003 | 2,298 | 4.94% |
| 1930 | 6,248 | 245 | 0.40% |
| 1940 | 6,177 | -71 | -0.11% |
| 1950 | 6,347 | 170 | 0.27% |
| 1960 | 6,192 | -155 | -0.25% |
| 1970 | 6,586 | 394 | 0.62% |
| 1980 | 6,569 | -17 | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 5,870 | -699 | -1.12% |
| 2000 | 5,303 | -567 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 5,412 | 109 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 5,367 | -45 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 5,334 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 5,295 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 5,258 | -37 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 5,188 | -70 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 5,121 | -67 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 5,047 | -74 | -1.45% |
| 2018 | 4,946 | -101 | -2.00% |
| 2019 | 4,915 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 4,884 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 4,853 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 4,822 | -31 | -0.64% |