Keyser is home to roughly 4,870 residents. Keyser was founded in 1852 and sits in Mineral County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $47,991. Homes carry a median value of $141,400, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.1%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Keyser — frequently asked
What is the population of Keyser, West Virginia?
Keyser has a population of about 4,870, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Keyser?
The median home value in Keyser is $141,400, and the median gross rent is $631/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Keyser safe? What is the crime rate?
Keyser Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 536 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Keyser face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mineral County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including riverine flooding, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Keyser?
Keyser has 6 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Keyser?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Keyser. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.