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Weirton, WV


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Weirton, West Virginia

Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock county, is 31 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is part of the Steubenville - Weirton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 20,411 people people live in Weirton.

The People and Families of Weirton

In Weirton, about 56% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Weirton nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weirton had a median family income of $42,466. Overall, families in Weirton are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Weirton does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,550) in Weirton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Weirton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Weirton, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in West Virginia.

Commuting

In Weirton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Weirton Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Weirton Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Weirton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Weirton Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Weirton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Weirton, WV

Comparing Weirton 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 Population109
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men49
Racial Diversity38
Male Share of the Population36
Children Under 5 Years Old14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married58
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty510
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income49
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime85

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