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Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston county, is 69 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,944.
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.
In 2000, Kingwood had a median family income of $36,313. Kingwood enjoys an educated population.
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.
Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Kingwood. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.
In Kingwood, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Kingwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kingwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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