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Kingwood, WV


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Kingwood, West Virginia

Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston county, is 69 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,944.

The People and Families of Kingwood

In Kingwood, about 57% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Kingwood, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingwood had a median family income of $36,313. Kingwood enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Kingwood gave more campaign money ($550) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kingwood Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Kingwood. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Kingwood, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kingwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKingwood Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Kingwood Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kingwood Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Kingwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kingwood, WV

Comparing Kingwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men36
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime65
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