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Follansbee, West Virginia, in Brooke county, is 32 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Steubenville - Weirton metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Follansbee is home to some 3,115 residents.
In Follansbee, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Follansbee had a median family income of $37,679. The large segment of the population in Follansbee with spending money keeps the city vital.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Follansbee. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Follansbee was owner-occupied.
In Follansbee, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Follansbee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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