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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Weirton Metro

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH · 3 counties · 116,903 residents · 579.93 sq mi
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Weirton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,425. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,492. With a median age of 45.7, 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 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
116,903
−11%since 2000
from 132,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+10%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
112K120K129K137K145K1990201020202024Weirton
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,784
+58%since 2000
from $16,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,492
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,217 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(124,197)
Black3.9%(5,154)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(801)
Asian0.3%(443)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(15,507)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(103,821)
Black4%(4,679)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,870)
Asian0.4%(503)
Other2.2%(2,600)
Diversity Score20%(23,434)
Segregation Score40.2%(46,957)
Diversity Score
20
+71%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

WeirtonCENTRAL18,133SteubenvilleCENTRAL17,922
What's inside

3 component counties

Jefferson CountyCENTRAL63,597Hancock CountyCENTRAL27,729Brooke CountyCENTRAL21,142
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH?

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH has about 116,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH?

The typical household in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH earns about $47,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH expensive?

In Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, the median home is worth about $95,492, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH?

About 15.3% of people in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25,620 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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