Wheeling, WV-OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

138,015

0.913% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

44.1

0.226% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.9%

3.37% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$58,705

3.55% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$149,300

9.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

60,384

0.0414% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wheeling, WV-OH had a population of 138k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $58,705. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wheeling, WV-OH declined from 139,287 to 138,015, a −0.913% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,691 to $58,705, a 3.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wheeling, WV-OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.559%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.488%).

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.

99.5% of the residents in Wheeling, WV-OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wheeling, WV-OH are West Liberty University (604 degrees awarded in 2022), West Virginia Northern Community College (282 degrees), and Belmont College (268 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Wheeling, WV-OH was $149,300, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Wheeling, WV-OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 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 138k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.52% of Wheeling, WV-OH residents were born outside of the country (2.1k people).

In 2023, there were 23.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Wheeling, WV-OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.32k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Wheeling, WV-OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wheeling, WV-OH was 99.7%, 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)
126k ± 420
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.32k ± 511
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.47k ± 316

1.33%

Hispanic Population

1.84k people

1.33% of the people in Wheeling, WV-OH are hispanic (1.84k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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 and West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
67,744 ± 7,324 people
Mexico
45,297 ± 6,210 people
China
36,008 ± 5,579 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio and West Virginia was India, the natal country of 67,744 Ohio and West Virginia residents, followed by Mexico with 45,297 and China with 36,008.

Foreign-Born Population

1.52%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.1k people

1.29%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.79k people

As of 2023, 1.52% of Wheeling, WV-OH residents (2.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wheeling, WV-OH was 1.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
2,945 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,379 ± 276
Gulf War (1990s)
1,111 ± 266

Wheeling, WV-OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wheeling, WV-OH employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in Wheeling, WV-OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,801 people), Retail Trade (8,821 people), and Educational Services (5,892 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,783), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,509), and Utilities ($79,345).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.4k

2023 Value

± 1,740

−0.0414%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wheeling, WV-OH declined at a rate of −0.0414%, from 60.4k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wheeling, WV-OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,305 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,098 people), and Management Occupations (4,697 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wheeling, WV-OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k

2023 Value

± 1,740

−0.0414%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wheeling, WV-OH declined at a rate of −0.0414%, from 60.4k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wheeling, WV-OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,801 people), Retail Trade (8,821 people), and Educational Services (5,892 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

$47,914

Median earning men ± $1,512

$32,391

Median earning women ± $1,349

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,919), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,634).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,537), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,781), and Wholesale Trade ($41,176).

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.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Wheeling, WV-OH awarded 1,386 degrees. The student population of Wheeling, WV-OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,392 male students and 3,831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wheeling, WV-OH are White (1,194 and 86.6%), followed by Unknown (60 and 4.35%), Black or African American (58 and 4.21%), and Two or More Races (33 and 2.39%).

The largest universities in Wheeling, WV-OH by number of degrees awarded are West Liberty University (604 and 43.6%), West Virginia Northern Community College (282 and 20.3%), and Belmont College (268 and 19.3%).

The most popular majors in Wheeling, WV-OH are General Business Administration & Management (215 and 15.5%), Registered Nursing (107 and 7.72%), and General Studies (106 and 7.65%).

The median tuition costs in Wheeling, WV-OH are $29,090 for private four year colleges, and $7,360 and $13,048 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Wheeling, WV-OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,223 (38.4% men and 61.6% 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 2022 there were 6,223 students enrolled in Wheeling, WV-OH, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,852 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
123 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
41 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wheeling, WV-OH was General Business Administration & Management with 123 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
604 degrees awarded
West Virginia Northern Community College
282 degrees awarded
Belmont College
268 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Liberty University with 604 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 503 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wheeling, WV-OH, which is 0.57 times less than the 883 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,194 degrees mean that there were 19.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 60 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 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,177) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.716% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.669% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.6M), Some college (2.26M), and Bachelors Degree (1.81M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wheeling, WV-OH was $149,300 in 2023, which is 0.492 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $136,600 to $149,300, a 9.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Wheeling, WV-OH is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wheeling, WV-OH have an average commute time of 24.6 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.

Median household income in Wheeling, WV-OH is $58,705. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Wheeling, WV-OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $130,088, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $109,506 and $107,843.

Housing

Property

$149,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,402

$41,645

Median Property Taxes

±$1,312

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

73%

Homeownership

2023

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73% of the housing units in Wheeling, WV-OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wheeling, WV-OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $130,088, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $109,506 and $107,843.

The following map shows all of the counties in Wheeling, WV-OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$58,705

Median Household Income

± $2,022

57.1k

Number of Households

± 1,596

In 2023, the median household income of the 57.1k households in Wheeling, WV-OH grew to $58,705 from the previous year's value of $56,691.

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 and West Virginia.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 and income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (7.65%)
Worked At Home (5.57%)

In 2023, 83.1% of workers in Wheeling, WV-OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.65%) and those who worked at home (5.57%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wheeling, WV-OH have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.26% 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

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wheeling, WV-OH (19.5k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

94.3% of the population of Wheeling, WV-OH has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 patients).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.7%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wheeling, WV-OH declined by 3.62% from 5.92% to 5.7%.

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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