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Moundsville, WV


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Moundsville, West Virginia

Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall county, is 53 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Wheeling metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Moundsville is home to some 9,998 residents.

The People and Families of Moundsville

In Moundsville, about 49% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Moundsville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moundsville had a median family income of $30,534.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,325) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Moundsville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Moundsville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Moundsville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Moundsville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMoundsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMoundsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Moundsville Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Moundsville Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Moundsville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Moundsville, WV

Comparing Moundsville 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 Population107
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population62
Male Share of the Population59
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income13
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime96

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