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Kingwood, WV

Founded 1815Preston CountyElev. 553 m
Population
2,980
Median home
$162,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Kingwood

Kingwood is home to roughly 2,980 residents. Kingwood was founded in 1815 and sits in Preston County. The median age is 42.9 and the median household income is $67,411. Homes carry a median value of $162,700, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (95.1%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,980
Median age
42.9
Median household income
$67,411
Per-capita income
$32,905
Poverty rate
15.4%
High-school grad or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg. commute
26.1 min
Work from home
2.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White95.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Black2.5%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.4%
Sales & office25.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.1%
Service12.6%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$162,700
Median gross rent
$636/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1970
Households
1,271
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kingwood has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

PRESTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
CENTRAL PRESTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 58
KINGWOOD ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -14

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Kingwood vs West Virginia and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kingwood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Preston County
HailRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kingwood is in Preston County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kingwood was founded in 1815 and sits in Preston County. Elevation ~553 m.

Map of Kingwood
Kingwood, WV
Where Kingwood is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

McGrew, James Clark, House
Notable people from Kingwood
William G. ConleyJonathan P. DolliverWilliam Gay Brown, Jr.William G. Brown, Sr.Katrina Jane KingDavid Brailer
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Nearby cities
Morgantown (18 mi)Grafton (20 mi)Westover (20 mi)Fairmont (25 mi)Pleasant Valley (25 mi)Philippi (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kingwood, WV (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kingwood, West Virginia.

Michael L Taylor, 41
Kingwood · Preston County · 26537

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

Kingwood — frequently asked

What is the population of Kingwood, West Virginia?
Kingwood has a population of about 2,980, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kingwood?
The median home value in Kingwood is $162,700, and the median gross rent is $636/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Kingwood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Preston County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Kingwood?
Kingwood has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kingwood?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Kingwood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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