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 $65,905 with a poverty rate of 27.33%. The median age in Keyser is 39.7 years: 32.9 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keyser was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,371 | 89.75% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 4.17% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 109 | 2.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,058 | 2.15 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 1,008 | 1.07 | 42 | 58 |
| Married | 708 | 3.26 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 276 | 3.04 | 13 | 87 |
| Male | 66 | 3.12 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 461 | 12.82% |
| Associates Degree | 596 | 16.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 345 | 9.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 413 | 11.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,027 | 28.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 625 | 17.38% |
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 | 3,160 | 2,721 | 728 |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 39 | 0 |
| Black | 136 | 114 | 1 |
| Other Race | 109 | 109 | 29 |
| Islander | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,071 | $42,119 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,015 | $0 | $43,191 |
| High School Graduate | $29,361 | $43,882 | $25,060 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $14,012 |
| Overall | $34,116 | $40,042 | $29,562 |
| Some College | $0 | $17,911 | $40,757 |
$34,116
Average Earnings
$40,042
Average Male
$29,562
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.16% of Keyser residents speak only English, while 0.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,972 | 1,015 | 25.55% |
| Multiple | 139 | 103 | 74.1% |
| Black | 136 | 87 | 63.97% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 3 | 11.54% |
27.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.76%
Male Poverty Rate
31.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keyser is Multiple, with 74.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keyser is Hispanic, with 11.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.26% |
| Some College | 29.98% |
| High School | 17.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.83% |
| Male Employed | 12.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,592 | $92,334 |
| Households | $47,991 | $65,905 |
| Married Families | $87,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,377 | $35,359 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
32.42%
Born in Keyser
99.94%
Native Born
0.06%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.94% of Keyser residents were born in the United States, with 32.42% having been born in West Virginia. 0.06% 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% |