Wheeling, WV-OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

136,920

2024 Median Age

44.2

0.227% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16.6%

11.5% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$57,418

2.19% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$156,600

4.89% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

59,844

0.894% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Wheeling, WV-OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Wheeling, WV-OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wheeling, WV-OH are West Liberty University (544 degrees awarded in 2023), West Virginia Northern Community College (293 degrees), and Belmont College (226 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Wheeling, WV-OH was $156,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Wheeling, WV-OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wheeling, WV-OH was 2 cars per household.

Wheeling, WV-OH borders Cambridge, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, and Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH.

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Population & Diversity

Wheeling, WV-OH is home to a population of 137k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.47% of Wheeling, WV-OH residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2024, there were 31.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Wheeling, WV-OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.4% of Wheeling, WV-OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wheeling, WV-OH was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wheeling, WV-OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wheeling, WV-OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 509
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4k ± 337
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.48k ± 296

1.41%

Hispanic Population

1.93k people

1.41% of the people in Wheeling, WV-OH are hispanic (1.93k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wheeling, WV-OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
68,383 ± 6,404 people
Mexico
48,173 ± 5,379 people
China
34,351 ± 4,545 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 68,383 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 48,173 and China with 34,351.

Foreign-Born Population

1.47%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

1.52%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.1k people

As of 2024, 1.47% of Wheeling, WV-OH residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wheeling, WV-OH was 1.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wheeling, WV-OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,602 ± 280
Gulf War (2001-)
1,596 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
1,132 ± 255

Wheeling, WV-OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wheeling, WV-OH.

Economy

The economy of Wheeling, WV-OH employs 59.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wheeling, WV-OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,952 people), Retail Trade (8,597 people), and Educational Services (5,678 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,019), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,071), and Utilities ($73,447).

Employment

Occupations

59.8k

2024 Value

± 1,725

−0.894%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wheeling, WV-OH declined at a rate of −0.894%, from 60.4k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wheeling, WV-OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,106 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,896 people), and Management Occupations (5,121 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wheeling, WV-OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k

2024 Value

± 1,725

−0.894%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wheeling, WV-OH declined at a rate of −0.894%, from 60.4k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wheeling, WV-OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,952 people), Retail Trade (8,597 people), and Educational Services (5,678 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wheeling, WV-OH, though some of these residents may live in Wheeling, WV-OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,319

Median earning men ± $1,283

$32,763

Median earning women ± $1,537

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,048), Manufacturing ($60,381), and Public Administration ($59,181).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($45,114), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,273), and Manufacturing ($41,853).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

259
Other Services (except Public Administration)
177
Retail Trade
169
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$566k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$399k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$246k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio and West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.478%).

Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio and West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wheeling, WV-OH. Showing the available data for Ohio and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.478%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio and West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio and West Virginia.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing Ohio and West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Wheeling, WV-OH awarded 1,275 degrees. The student population of Wheeling, WV-OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,480 male students and 3,961 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wheeling, WV-OH are White (1,033 and 82.2%), Unknown (104 and 8.28%), Black or African American (47 and 3.74%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Wheeling, WV-OH by number of degrees awarded are West Liberty University (544 and 42.7%), West Virginia Northern Community College (293 and 23%), and Belmont College (226 and 17.7%).

The most popular majors in Wheeling, WV-OH are General Business Administration & Management (170 and 13.3%), Registered Nursing (99 and 7.76%), and General Studies (95 and 7.45%).

The median tuition costs in Wheeling, WV-OH are $29,090 for private four year colleges, and $7,447 and $13,135 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Wheeling, WV-OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,441 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,441 students enrolled in Wheeling, WV-OH, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,995 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
46 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
96 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wheeling, WV-OH was General Biological Sciences with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wheeling, WV-OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Liberty University
544 degrees awarded
West Virginia Northern Community College
293 degrees awarded
Belmont College
226 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Liberty University with 544 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 463 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wheeling, WV-OH, which is 0.57 times less than the 812 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,033 degrees mean that there were 9.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 104 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,090) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wheeling, WV-OH was $156,600 in 2024, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $149,300 to $156,600, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Wheeling, WV-OH is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wheeling, WV-OH have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wheeling, WV-OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,407

$41,990

Median Property Taxes

±$1,315

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wheeling, WV-OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wheeling, WV-OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2024

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Wheeling, WV-OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wheeling, WV-OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,418

Median Household Income

± $2,347

58k

Number of Households

± 1,583

In 2024, the median household income of the 58k households in Wheeling, WV-OH declined from $57,418 from the previous year's value of $58,705.

The following chart displays the households in Wheeling, WV-OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wheeling, WV-OH is from Ohio.

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.719% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (7.56%)
Worked At Home (6.42%)

In 2024, 81.4% of workers in Wheeling, WV-OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.56%) and those who worked at home (6.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wheeling, WV-OH have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.93% of the workforce in Wheeling, WV-OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wheeling, WV-OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wheeling, WV-OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wheeling, WV-OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wheeling, WV-OH (21.6k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wheeling, WV-OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Wheeling, WV-OH has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.4%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

20.6%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wheeling, WV-OH declined by 5.33% from 5.7% to 5.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wheeling, WV-OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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