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Shinnston, WV


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Shinnston, West Virginia

Shinnston, West Virginia, in Harrison county, is 74 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,295.

The People and Families of Shinnston

In Shinnston, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shinnston had a median family income of $38,207.

Political Inclinations

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.

Shinnston Housing

In Shinnston, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Shinnston, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Shinnston Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Shinnston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shinnston, WV

Comparing Shinnston 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 Population86
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime64
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