Wheeling is a city located in Ohio County West Virginia. Wheeling has a 2024 population of 25,945. Wheeling is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Wheeling is $73,300 with a poverty rate of 18.25%. The median age in Wheeling is 45 years: 42.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wheeling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,294 | 90.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,179 | 4.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,160 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.17% |
| 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 | 11,760 | 2.19 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 5,704 | 1.18 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 4,182 | 3.08 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 1,395 | 3.21 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 479 | 3.35 | 48 | 52 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,073 | 5.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,506 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,983 | 20.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,226 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 6,636 | 34.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 3,732 | 19.16% |
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 | 17,957 | 16,711 | 5,828 |
| Black | 735 | 697 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 430 | 149 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 126 | 65 |
| Asian | 125 | 118 | 45 |
| Other Race | 77 | 74 | 38 |
| Native American | 21 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 96.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 49.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,262 | $54,338 | $39,816 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,583 | $80,078 | $59,957 |
| High School Graduate | $29,824 | $36,284 | $23,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,333 | $29,833 | $26,824 |
| Overall | $38,715 | $42,941 | $35,342 |
| Some College | $33,688 | $40,515 | $31,328 |
$38,715
Average Earnings
$42,941
Average Male
$35,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.31% of Wheeling residents speak only English, while 2.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,134 | 3,960 | 17.12% |
| Multiple | 1,145 | 361 | 31.53% |
| Black | 1,065 | 272 | 25.54% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 89 | 35.6% |
| Native | 38 | 34 | 89.47% |
| Asian | 138 | 6 | 4.35% |
| Other | 84 | 3 | 3.57% |
18.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.47%
Male Poverty Rate
20.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wheeling is Native, with 89.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wheeling is Other, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.55% |
| High School | 23.8% |
| Some College | 18.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.72% |
| Female Employed | 10.56% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,607 | $97,086 |
| Households | $46,516 | $73,300 |
| Married Families | $91,991 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,609 | $46,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,626
Number of Veterans
1,477
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 516 |
| Second Gulf War | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 227 |
| Korea | 210 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 649 |
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 35 to 54 | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 201 |
| 18 to 34 | 136 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,542 | 7.74% |
| Black | 72 | 8.93% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
68.38%
Born in Wheeling
97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
97.8% of Wheeling residents were born in the United States, with 68.38% having been born in West Virginia. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,631 | -263 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 24,894 | -263 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 25,157 | -262 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 25,419 | -263 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 25,682 | -263 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 25,945 | -263 | -1% |
| 2023 | 26,208 | -214 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 26,422 | -249 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 26,671 | -325 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 26,996 | 399 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 26,597 | -165 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 26,762 | -169 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 26,931 | -400 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 27,331 | -227 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 27,558 | -95 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 27,653 | -294 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 27,947 | -132 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 28,079 | -129 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 28,208 | -190 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 28,398 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,419 | -3,463 | -9.93% |
| 1990 | 34,882 | -8,188 | -19.01% |
| 1980 | 43,070 | -5,118 | -10.62% |
| 1970 | 48,188 | -5,212 | -9.76% |
| 1960 | 53,400 | -5,491 | -9.32% |
| 1950 | 58,891 | -2,208 | -3.61% |
| 1940 | 61,099 | -560 | -0.91% |
| 1930 | 61,659 | 5,451 | 9.7% |
| 1920 | 56,208 | 14,567 | 34.98% |
| 1910 | 41,641 | 2,763 | 7.11% |
| 1900 | 38,878 | 4,356 | 12.62% |
| 1890 | 34,522 | 3,785 | 12.31% |
| 1880 | 30,737 | 11,457 | 59.42% |
| 1870 | 19,280 | 5,197 | 36.9% |
| 1860 | 14,083 | 2,648 | 23.16% |
| 1850 | 11,435 | 3,550 | 45.02% |
| 1840 | 7,885 | -16,746 | -67.99% |