Kimberly, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 357, Kimberly's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kimberly is a small community located in West Virginia, within Fayette County. The total population is 357. It ranks as the 273rd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kimberly is 32.6 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 44.0% of the population under 18, Kimberly has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 16.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 69.5%. This is 316% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kimberly, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kimberly has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents.

Education

48.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kimberly in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 36.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kimberly, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.