Weirton is a city located in Hancock County West Virginia. Weirton has a 2024 population of 18,144. Weirton is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -5.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Weirton is $74,424 with a poverty rate of 11.65%. The median age in Weirton is 45.5 years: 44.2 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weirton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,497 | 92.23% |
| Two or more races | 662 | 3.49% |
| Black or African American | 591 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.82% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,762 | 2.14 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 4,043 | 1.14 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 3,232 | 2.94 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Female | 989 | 3.03 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 498 | 3.29 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 465 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,936 | 13.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,158 | 14.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,141 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 5,367 | 37.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 3,076 | 21.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,295 | 12,634 | 3,193 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 404 | 72 |
| Black | 396 | 396 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 207 | 179 | 22 |
| Asian | 151 | 117 | 18 |
| Other Race | 41 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,004 | $50,158 | $41,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,599 | $86,103 | $59,063 |
| High School Graduate | $32,512 | $38,324 | $25,698 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,945 | $26,463 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,318 | $48,294 | $30,984 |
| Some College | $44,747 | $53,958 | $28,153 |
$39,318
Average Earnings
$48,294
Average Male
$30,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.88% of Weirton residents speak only English, while 3.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,028 | 1,976 | 11.6% |
| Black | 591 | 75 | 12.69% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 70 | 20.23% |
| Asian | 156 | 33 | 21.15% |
| Multiple | 662 | 32 | 4.83% |
11.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.31%
Male Poverty Rate
14.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weirton is Asian, with 21.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weirton is Multiple, with 4.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.44% |
| High School | 16.34% |
| Some College | 9.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.15% |
| Female Employed | 10.89% |
| Male Employed | 5.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,141 | $88,225 |
| Households | $57,373 | $74,424 |
| Married Families | $85,430 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,758 | $56,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,476
Number of Veterans
1,357
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 499 |
| Second Gulf War | 234 |
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Korea | 167 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 422 |
| 65 to 74 | 398 |
| 55 to 64 | 282 |
| 35 to 54 | 256 |
| 18 to 34 | 118 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,425 | 9.89% |
| Black | 48 | 12.06% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.02%
Born in Weirton
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
98.48% of Weirton residents were born in the United States, with 45.02% having been born in West Virginia. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,938 | -241 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 17,179 | -241 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 17,420 | -242 | -1.37% |
| 2026 | 17,662 | -241 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 17,903 | -241 | -1.33% |
| 2024 | 18,144 | -242 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 18,386 | -129 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 18,515 | -267 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 18,782 | -328 | -1.72% |
| 2020 | 19,110 | 841 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 18,269 | -178 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 18,447 | -218 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 18,665 | -206 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 18,871 | -276 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 19,147 | -188 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 19,335 | -120 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 19,455 | -69 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 19,524 | -123 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 19,647 | -68 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 19,715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,411 | -1,713 | -7.74% |
| 1990 | 22,124 | -3,247 | -12.8% |
| 1980 | 25,371 | -1,760 | -6.49% |
| 1970 | 27,131 | -1,070 | -3.79% |
| 1960 | 28,201 | 4,196 | 17.48% |
| 1950 | 24,005 | 14,905 | 163.79% |
| 1940 | 9,100 | -7,838 | -46.27% |