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Population Review

Wheeling city, WV — Population & Demographics

Wheeling city, WV has a population of 26,670. The median household income is $48,498 and the median age is 44.8.

26,670

Population

$48,498

Median Income

$142,500

Median Home Value

44.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White89.4%
Black or African American4.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$48,498

Median Household Income

$35,997

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$142,500

Median Home Value

$795

Median Rent

59.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.3%

High School+

32.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

6.9%

Work From Home

20.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Wheeling city, WV has a population of 26,670 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wheeling city, WV is $48,498, with 13.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Wheeling city, WV is $142,500, with median rent at $795.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.