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Wheeling

West Virginia · 27,052 residents · 13.786 sq mi
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Wheeling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,911. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,900. With a median age of 44.2, 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 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,052
−14%since 2000
from 31,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,962 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K31K33K36K1990201020202024Wheeling
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,911
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,110
+62%since 2000
from $17,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(28,988)
Black5%(1,556)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(181)
Asian0.9%(284)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(4,849)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(23,265)
Black5.4%(1,474)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(455)
Asian1.1%(287)
Other3.1%(849)
Diversity Score26.8%(7,260)
Diversity Score
27
+74%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeling, West Virginia?

Wheeling, West Virginia has about 27,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wheeling, West Virginia earns about $41,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeling, West Virginia expensive?

In Wheeling, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeling, West Virginia?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeling, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeling, West Virginia?

About 15.7% of people in Wheeling, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheeling, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheeling, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,829 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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