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The City of Wheeling is the 5th largest city in West Virginia with a population of 26,350 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Wheeling ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wheeling is located at latitude 40.064 and longitude -80.7209 in Ohio County. The formal boundaries for the City of Wheeling encompass a land area of 13.79 sq. miles and a water area of 2.22 sq. miles. Ohio County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Wheeling are located in Ohio County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Marshall County.
The City of Wheeling has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Wheeling is located within District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ohio County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,350 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,937 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,590 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,509 |
| Median Home Value | $146,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,569 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,546 (51.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,068 (34.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,955 (13.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 12,614 |
| Average Household Size | 2.00 |
| Family Households | 6,325 (50.1%) |
The table below compares Wheeling to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 51 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 261 | 41st |
| Per Capita Income | # 100 | 78th |
| Diversity Index | # 119 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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