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Weirton

West Virginia · 19,163 residents · 18.055 sq mi
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Weirton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,822. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,163
−6%since 2000
from 20,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+7%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Weirton
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,822
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,869
+48%since 2000
from $18,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(19,199)
Black3.8%(782)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(138)
Asian0.6%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(2,510)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(17,007)
Black3.9%(740)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(318)
Asian0.6%(109)
Other3%(569)
Diversity Score21.7%(4,164)
Diversity Score
22
+77%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weirton, West Virginia?

Weirton, West Virginia has about 19,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weirton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Weirton, West Virginia earns about $50,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weirton, West Virginia expensive?

In Weirton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Weirton, West Virginia?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Weirton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weirton, West Virginia?

About 11.5% of people in Weirton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weirton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Weirton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,961 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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