Keyser is a city located in Mineral County West Virginia. Keyser has a 2024 population of 4,838. Keyser is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,856 in 2020.
The average household income in Keyser is $65,661 with a poverty rate of 25.23%. The median age in Keyser is 39.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keyser was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,473 | 91.68% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 4.35% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.95% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,954 | 2.28 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 969 | 1.19 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 678 | 3.05 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 237 | 4.02 | 21.9 | 78.1 |
| Male | 70 | 3.97 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 341 | 9.32% |
| Associates Degree | 623 | 17.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 505 | 13.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 409 | 11.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,163 | 31.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 568 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,367 | 3,025 | 869 |
| Black | 128 | 128 | 20 |
| Other Race | 89 | 89 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 26 | 0 |
| Islander | 29 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 28.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,304 | $45,402 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,661 | $73,605 | $40,482 |
| High School Graduate | $29,167 | $34,405 | $24,241 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,729 | $37,159 | $29,661 |
| Some College | $24,464 | $18,596 | $38,068 |
$34,729
Average Earnings
$37,159
Average Male
$29,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Keyser residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,139 | 1,097 | 26.5% |
| Multiple | 47 | 21 | 44.68% |
25.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.5%
Male Poverty Rate
30.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keyser is Multiple, with 44.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keyser is White, with 26.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.24% |
| Some College | 26.53% |
| High School | 23.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.68% |
| Male Employed | 11.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,163 | $95,710 |
| Households | $46,724 | $65,661 |
| Married Families | $84,370 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,640 | $33,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
205
Number of Veterans
163
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 5.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.27%
Born in Keyser
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Keyser residents were born in the United States, with 38.27% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,817 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 4,821 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 4,825 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 4,830 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 4,834 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 4,838 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 4,843 | -25 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 4,868 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 4,882 | 26 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 4,856 | -57 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 4,913 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 4,944 | -96 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 5,040 | -80 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 5,120 | -64 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 5,184 | -73 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 5,257 | -36 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 5,293 | -40 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 5,333 | -35 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 5,368 | -43 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 5,411 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,303 | -567 | -9.66% |
| 1990 | 5,870 | -699 | -10.64% |
| 1980 | 6,569 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 1970 | 6,586 | 394 | 6.36% |
| 1960 | 6,192 | -155 | -2.44% |
| 1950 | 6,347 | 170 | 2.75% |
| 1940 | 6,177 | -71 | -1.14% |
| 1930 | 6,248 | 245 | 4.08% |
| 1920 | 6,003 | 2,298 | 62.02% |
| 1910 | 3,705 | 1,169 | 46.1% |
| 1900 | 2,536 | -2,281 | -47.35% |