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Shinnston, West Virginia, in Harrison county, is 74 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,295.
In Shinnston, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Shinnston had a median family income of $38,207.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Shinnston residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Shinnston, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Shinnston, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shinnston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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