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Keystone, West Virginia

City · Population 153 · #213 in West Virginia
Keystone, West Virginia

Keystone is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 176.

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About Keystone

Set in the southern part of West Virginia, Keystone is a tiny community with an estimated population of 153.

Keystone holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 478 residents per square mile.

What Makes Keystone Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Keystone — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)153
Rank in state#213 of 230
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density478/sq mi
Coordinates37.4158, -81.4462

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