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Follansbee, WV


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Follansbee, West Virginia

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.

The People and Families of Follansbee

In Follansbee, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Follansbee Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Follansbee was owner-occupied.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Follansbee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Follansbee People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Follansbee Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Follansbee, WV

Comparing Follansbee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population48
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime75

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