Keyser, West Virginia
Keyser: City in West Virginia, United States
About
Keyser is a city located in the county of Mineral in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,439 and a population density of 1,063 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,863 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Keyser
| Population : | 4,863 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Mineral County |
| Postal code : | 26726 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 5.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 807 feet / 246 meters |
| Capital city : | Keyser is capital of Mineral County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:56:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 951 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Keyser is located at 39°26'27"N 78°58'26"W (39.4409300, -78.9739200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Keyser decreased by 11.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,439 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,367 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,334 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,295 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,258 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,188 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,121 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,047 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,946 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,915 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,863 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Schools in Keyser
College & universities near Keyser, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Keyser, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
Other cities in Mineral County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mineral County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Ashby | 1,380 | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Wiley Ford | 1,026 | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Piedmont | 837 | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States |
| Ridgeley | 614 | Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Elk Garden | 209 | Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Keyser distances to largest West Virginia cities
