Keystone
City in McDowell County, West Virginia
Keystone is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,631 ft (497 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northfork, 1.1 miles E.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 1,631 ftelevation · 497 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 544 / sq mipopulation density
- 24855ZIP code
About Keystone
Keystone is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 176. Keystone is one of the few municipalities in West Virginia with an African-American majority, with 57 percent of the residents being black.
The term "Free State of McDowell" was coined by Matthew Thomas Whittico, a local newspaper editor and community leader from Keystone in the early 20th century. Keystone possessed a unique combination of political, social, and economic characteristics that made it an attractive place for African-Americans to migrate to in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Living in Keystone
- Median household income
- $21,618
- Median home value
- $31,100
- Median age
- 45.1
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Keystone had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 544 per sq mi (210 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Keystone at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4158° N, 81.4462° W |
| ZIP code | 24855 |
| Official website | coalcampusa.com/sowv/flattop/keystone/keystone.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5443516 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Keystone
- Northfork1.1 mi E
- Vivian2.5 mi W
- Kimball3.8 mi W
- Pageton3.8 mi S
- Anawalt5.5 mi S
- Maybeury5.9 mi SE
- Gary6.1 mi SW
- Crumpler6.3 mi E
- Welch8.0 mi W
- Bud8.4 mi NE
- Covel8.7 mi NE
- Pocahontas, VA9.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Keystone
What county is Keystone in?
Keystone is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Keystone, WV?
176 people lived in Keystone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Keystone, WV?
The ZIP code of Keystone is 24855.
What is the elevation of Keystone?
1,631 feet (497 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Keystone?
Northfork (1.1 mi), Vivian (2.5 mi), Kimball (3.8 mi), Pageton (3.8 mi), Anawalt (5.5 mi).
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