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Kingwood city, WV

ZIP 26537 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26537

26537 has a population of 5,392 with a median age of 47.0 yrs (46.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.2%+10% vs US avg
x
High school
44.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.1%-34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.2%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.9%+273% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.6%+56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.9%+312% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 26537

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.9%+273% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.6%+56% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.3%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
23.9%+312% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,392
Median age47.0
Poverty rate15.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born51.9%