Wheeling, WV

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Wheeling Overview

26,900
TOTAL POPULATION
12,779
MALE POPULATION
14,121
FEMALE POPULATION
90.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,868
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,607
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,516
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,800
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,058
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wheeling Zip Codes

Wheeling Area Codes

Race in Wheeling

The most populous races in Wheeling are White / Caucasian (24,294 | 90.3%), Two or more Races (1,179 | 4.4%), and Black / African American (1,160 | 4.3%).
Race in Wheeling
Race# Population% Population
Asian1380.5%
Black / African American1,1604.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2921.1%
Native / Alaskan450.2%
White / Caucasian24,29490.3%
Two or more Races1,1794.4%
Some other Race840.3%
Total26,900100.0%

Ancestry in Wheeling

The most populous ancestries reported in Wheeling are German (6,942 | 25.8%), Irish (4,156 | 15.4%), English (3,230 | 12.0%), Italian (2,321 | 8.6%), and Polish (1,541 | 5.7%), together accounting for 67.6% of all Wheeling residents.
Ancestry in Wheeling
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1450.5%
American1,3855.1%
Arab3051.1%
Argentinean160.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian440.2%
Austrian270.1%
Basque150.1%
Belgian120.0%
Bhutanese660.3%
Blackfeet70.0%
British1310.5%
Burmese300.1%
Canadian250.1%
Central American Indian70.0%
Cherokee480.2%
Colombian250.1%
Creek60.0%
Croatian1210.4%
Cuban250.1%
Czech1270.5%
Czechoslovakian740.3%
Danish50.0%
Dutch2040.8%
Eastern European300.1%
English3,23012.0%
European1940.7%
Filipino50.0%
Finnish250.1%
French4111.5%
French Canadian440.2%
German6,94225.8%
Greek3561.3%
Guyanese280.1%
Haitian360.1%
Hungarian5282.0%
Indian (Asian)330.1%
Iranian110.0%
Iraqi80.0%
Irish4,15615.4%
Italian2,3218.6%
Jamaican30.0%
Korean1180.4%
Laotian10.0%
Lebanese2470.9%
Lithuanian570.2%
Luxembourger80.0%
Mexican1350.5%
Mexican American Indian540.2%
Nigerian160.1%
Northern European370.1%
Norwegian1380.5%
Pakistani120.0%
Pennsylvania German50.0%
Polish1,5415.7%
Portuguese430.2%
Puerto Rican150.1%
Romanian970.4%
Russian1950.7%
Scandinavian850.3%
Scotch-Irish7172.7%
Scottish5862.2%
Seminole10.0%
Serbian40.0%
Shoshone20.0%
Slavic110.0%
Slovak1950.7%
Slovene170.1%
South American560.2%
Spaniard440.2%
Spanish170.1%
Subsaharan African1610.6%
Swedish1560.6%
Swiss1530.6%
Syrian560.2%
Thai410.2%
Turkish210.1%
Ukrainian400.2%
Venezuelan150.1%
Welsh3811.4%
West Indian10.0%
Yugoslavian170.1%
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Immigrants in Wheeling

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wheeling came from Europe (255 | 0.9%), Asia (136 | 0.5%), Latin America (124 | 0.5%), Italy (117 | 0.4%), and Southern Europe (117 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.8% of all Wheeling residents.
Immigrants in Wheeling
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina160.1%
Asia1360.5%
Australia160.1%
Canada600.2%
Caribbean30.0%
Central America800.3%
China340.1%
Colombia170.1%
Eastern Asia340.1%
Eastern Europe360.1%
England110.0%
Europe2550.9%
France50.0%
Germany180.1%
Hong Kong170.1%
India340.1%
Indonesia50.0%
Iran110.0%
Italy1170.4%
Jamaica30.0%
Latin America1240.5%
Lebanon100.0%
Mexico800.3%
Moldova150.1%
Northern Europe790.3%
Oceania160.1%
Philippines420.2%
South America410.2%
South Central Asia450.2%
South Eastern Asia470.2%
Southern Europe1170.4%
Taiwan50.0%
Venezuela80.0%
Western Asia100.0%
Western Europe230.1%
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Sex and Age in Wheeling

Sex and Age in Wheeling

The most populous age groups in Wheeling are 65 to 69 Years (1,047 | 8.2%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,166 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years692 (5.4%)742 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years613 (4.8%)643 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years740 (5.8%)806 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years939 (7.3%)790 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years727 (5.7%)731 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years875 (6.9%)741 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years721 (5.6%)791 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years718 (5.6%)779 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years678 (5.3%)731 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years695 (5.4%)700 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years740 (5.8%)825 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years887 (6.9%)900 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years990 (7.7%)1,162 (8.2%)
65 to 69 Years1,047 (8.2%)1,166 (8.3%)
70 to 74 Years675 (5.3%)851 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years461 (3.6%)422 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years223 (1.8%)552 (3.9%)
85 Years and over358 (2.8%)789 (5.6%)
Total12,779 (100.0%)14,121 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wheeling

Median Family Size in Wheeling

The median family size in Wheeling is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,182 | 69.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (479 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.99 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wheeling
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,182 (69.1%)3.07
Single Male/Father479 (7.9%)2.99
Single Female/Mother1,395 (23.0%)3.06
Total Families6,056 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Wheeling

The median household size in Wheeling is 2.19 persons per household, with single male/father households (479 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (5,704 | 48.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wheeling
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,182 (35.6%)3.08
Single Male/Father479 (4.1%)3.35
Single Female/Mother1,395 (11.9%)3.21
Non-family5,704 (48.5%)1.18
Total Households11,760 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeling

Out of a total of 11,760 households in Wheeling, 6,056 (51.5%) are family households, while 5,704 (48.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,012, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,077.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wheeling
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,077 (43.2%)
2-Person Households3,012 (25.6%)477 (4.1%)
3-Person Households1,420 (12.1%)98 (0.8%)
4-Person Households1,100 (9.3%)52 (0.4%)
5-Person Households332 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households169 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,056 (51.5%)5,704 (48.5%)

Female Fertility in Wheeling

Fertility by Age in Wheeling

Average fertility rate in Wheeling is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years169 (75.1%)75.0
35 to 50 years56 (24.9%)23.0
Total225 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeling

57.8% of women with births (225) in Wheeling are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 44.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wheeling
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years99 (58.6%)70 (41.4%)
35 to 50 years31 (55.4%)25 (44.6%)
Total130 (57.8%)95 (42.2%)

Fertility by Education in Wheeling

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma61 (27.1%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree54 (24.0%)32.0
Bachelor's Degree66 (29.3%)52.0
Graduate Degree44 (19.6%)80.0
Total225 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeling

42.2% of women with births in Wheeling are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 81.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (37.7%)38 (62.3%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (18.5%)44 (81.5%)
Bachelor's Degree53 (80.3%)13 (19.7%)
Graduate Degree44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (57.8%)95 (42.2%)

Income in Wheeling

Income Overview in Wheeling

Per Capita Income in Wheeling is $33,868, while median incomes of families and households are $78,607 and $46,516 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income26,900$33,868
Median Family Income6,056$78,607
Mean Family Income6,056$97,086
Median Household Income11,760$46,516
Mean Household Income11,760$73,300
Income Deficit6,056$9,800
Wage / Income Gap (%)26,90020.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)26,90079.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index26,9000.52

Earnings by Sex in Wheeling

Average Earnings in Wheeling are $32,385, $36,005 for men and $28,714 for women, a difference of 20.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Wheeling
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,884 (53.1%)$36,005
Female6,071 (46.9%)$28,714
Total12,955 (100.0%)$32,385

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeling

The most common earnings brackets in Wheeling are $100,000+ for men (858 | 12.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (480 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wheeling
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less482 (7.0%)480 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999342 (5.0%)307 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499294 (4.3%)367 (6.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999172 (2.5%)316 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499206 (3.0%)243 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999237 (3.4%)265 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499149 (2.2%)191 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999127 (1.8%)137 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499244 (3.5%)136 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999193 (2.8%)258 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999484 (7.0%)444 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999436 (6.3%)343 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999400 (5.8%)438 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999328 (4.8%)293 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999191 (2.8%)305 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999323 (4.7%)373 (6.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999520 (7.5%)227 (3.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999204 (3.0%)236 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999694 (10.1%)408 (6.7%)
$100,000+858 (12.5%)304 (5.0%)
Total6,884 (100.0%)6,071 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeling

Average earnings in Wheeling are $42,941 for men and $35,342 for women, a difference of 17.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,078, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,833. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,957, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,952.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,833$26,824
High School Diploma$36,284$23,952
College or Associate's Degree$40,515$31,328
Bachelor's Degree$54,338$39,816
Graduate Degree$80,078$59,957
Total$42,941$35,342

Family Income in Wheeling

Family Income Brackets in Wheeling

According to the Wheeling family income data, there are 1,187 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 164 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wheeling
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002484.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991642.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995699.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993095.1%
$35,000 to $49,99972111.9%
$50,000 to $74,99990214.9%
$75,000 to $99,99988414.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,18719.6%
$150,000 to $199,9995218.6%
$200,000+5459.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeling

5-person families (299 | 4.9%) account for the highest median family income in Wheeling with $100,495 per family, while 2-person families (3,206 | 52.9%) have the highest median income of $35,540 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wheeling
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,206 (52.9%)$71,080
3-Person Families1,294 (21.4%)$69,803
4-Person Families1,094 (18.1%)$92,115
5-Person Families299 (4.9%)$100,495
6-Person Families140 (2.3%)$0
7+ Person Families23 (0.4%)$73,750
Total6,056 (100.0%)$78,607

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeling

The median family income in Wheeling is $78,607, with families comprising 3+ earners (550) having the highest median family income of $132,027, while families with no earners (1,182) have the lowest median family income of $36,181, accounting for 9.1% and 19.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wheeling
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,182 (19.5%)$36,181
1 Earner2,043 (33.7%)$51,215
2 Earners2,281 (37.7%)$106,921
3+ Earners550 (9.1%)$132,027
Total6,056 (100.0%)$78,607

Household Income in Wheeling

Household Income Brackets in Wheeling

With 1,646 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wheeling, accounting for 14.0% of all households. In contrast, only 588 households (5.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wheeling
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008827.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0949.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,52913.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0589.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,55213.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,64614.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,23510.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,50512.8%
$150,000 to $199,9995885.0%
$200,000+6595.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeling

The median household income in Wheeling is $46,516, with the highest median household income of $58,942 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,826 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,509, with 276 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wheeling
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years276 (2.4%)$21,509
25 to 44 Years2,955 (25.1%)$53,591
45 to 64 Years3,826 (32.5%)$58,942
65+ Years4,703 (40.0%)$39,350
Total11,760 (100.0%)$46,516

Poverty in Wheeling

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling

With 15.5% poverty level for males and 20.8% for females among the residents of Wheeling, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 238 males (31.7%) and 242 females (36.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (7.1%)242 (36.2%)
5 Years18 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years238 (31.7%)211 (23.3%)
12 to 14 Years125 (27.5%)81 (19.0%)
15 Years6 (5.1%)6 (2.8%)
16 and 17 Years56 (14.9%)65 (22.0%)
18 to 24 Years103 (10.4%)208 (32.3%)
25 to 34 Years308 (19.9%)468 (30.5%)
35 to 44 Years168 (12.1%)180 (11.9%)
45 to 54 Years252 (17.8%)337 (22.1%)
55 to 64 Years327 (17.5%)334 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years162 (9.7%)214 (10.8%)
75 Years and over93 (9.6%)443 (27.8%)
Total1,903 (15.5%)2,789 (20.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling

According to the poverty statistics in Wheeling, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.9% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years614 (92.9%)427 (63.8%)
5 Years91 (83.5%)97 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years512 (68.3%)696 (76.7%)
12 to 14 Years329 (72.5%)346 (81.0%)
15 Years111 (94.9%)211 (97.2%)
16 and 17 Years319 (85.1%)231 (78.0%)
18 to 24 Years886 (89.6%)437 (67.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,239 (80.1%)1,064 (69.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,215 (87.8%)1,330 (88.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,162 (82.2%)1,187 (77.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,543 (82.5%)1,679 (83.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,504 (90.3%)1,765 (89.2%)
75 Years and over876 (90.4%)1,151 (72.2%)
Total10,401 (84.5%)10,621 (79.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeling

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wheeling show that 6.1% or 255 of the total 4,182 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.1%, comprising of 48 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wheeling
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,515 (96.8%)84 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,184 (90.6%)123 (9.4%)
3 or 4 Children217 (81.9%)48 (18.1%)
5 or more Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,927 (93.9%)255 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeling

According to the poverty data in Wheeling, 22.1% or 106 single-father households and 26.0% or 363 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (26.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (70.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wheeling
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children48 (26.1%)14 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children58 (21.8%)281 (33.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)68 (70.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (22.1%)363 (26.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheeling

The poverty data for Wheeling shows that 255 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 469 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (18.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (54.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wheeling
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children84 (3.2%)62 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children123 (9.4%)339 (30.6%)
3 or 4 Children48 (18.1%)68 (54.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total255 (6.1%)469 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wheeling

Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeling

Among the 11,055 employed individuals in Wheeling, private company employees (7,251 | 65.6%), not-for-profit organizations (1,599 | 14.5%), and local government employees (856 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wheeling
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,25165.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2962.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3953.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,59914.5%
Local Government Employees8567.7%
State Government Employees5284.8%
Federal Government Employees1301.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total11,055100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wheeling

According to the labor force statistics for Wheeling, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,330), 54.0% or 12,058 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 748 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.1% or 1,391 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 98 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years516 (37.0%)98 (19.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,102 (75.6%)142 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,391 (86.1%)85 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,077 (71.2%)70 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,014 (69.3%)141 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,374 (80.2%)140 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,222 (68.4%)20 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,054 (49.0%)34 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,148 (30.7%)6 (0.5%)
75 Years and over165 (5.9%)8 (4.8%)
Total12,058 (54.0%)748 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeling

According to labor force statistics for Wheeling, 70.6% of individuals (9,131) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,933) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 484 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.9% or 3,759 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wheeling
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School401 (39.4%)83 (8.2%)
High School Diploma2,339 (58.8%)243 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree2,632 (71.9%)286 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,759 (87.9%)120 (2.8%)
Total9,131 (70.6%)685 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wheeling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeling are Community & Social Service (1,286 | 11.4%), Management (1,016 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (806 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (646 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (623 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wheeling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wheeling, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (79.8%), Computers & Mathematics (68.5%), and Legal Services & Support (67.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.3%), Education, Arts & Media (72.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Management544 (53.5%)472 (46.5%)
Business & Financial181 (33.2%)364 (66.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science241 (64.4%)133 (35.6%)
Computers & Mathematics100 (68.5%)46 (31.5%)
Architecture & Engineering66 (49.2%)68 (50.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science75 (79.8%)19 (20.2%)
Community & Social Service 407 (31.7%)879 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media95 (27.5%)251 (72.5%)
Legal Services & Support94 (67.6%)45 (32.4%)
Education Instruction & Library189 (29.3%)457 (70.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment29 (18.7%)126 (81.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating268 (33.3%)538 (66.7%)
Health Technologists209 (33.6%)414 (66.4%)
Total (Category)1,641 (40.7%)2,386 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)5,949 (52.6%)5,365 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wheeling are Food Preparation & Serving (697 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (500 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (398 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (299 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (196 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Wheeling

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wheeling, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.6%), Security & Protection (78.1%), and Law Enforcement (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.3%), Personal Care & Service (60.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support50 (16.7%)249 (83.3%)
Security & Protection153 (78.1%)43 (21.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention132 (78.6%)36 (21.4%)
Law Enforcement21 (75.0%)7 (25.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving316 (45.3%)381 (54.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance358 (71.6%)142 (28.4%)
Personal Care & Service159 (40.0%)239 (60.1%)
Total (Category)1,036 (49.6%)1,054 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)5,949 (52.6%)5,365 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wheeling are Sales & Related (1,334 | 11.8%), and Office & Administration (1,215 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wheeling

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related635 (47.6%)699 (52.4%)
Office & Administration268 (22.1%)947 (77.9%)
Total (Category)903 (35.4%)1,646 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)5,949 (52.6%)5,365 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wheeling are Construction & Extraction (596 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (244 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wheeling

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction561 (94.1%)35 (5.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair226 (92.6%)18 (7.4%)
Total (Category)790 (93.7%)53 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)5,949 (52.6%)5,365 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wheeling are Production (676 | 6.0%), Material Moving (578 | 5.1%), and Transportation (551 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wheeling

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wheeling
OccupationMaleFemale
Production541 (80.0%)135 (20.0%)
Transportation534 (96.9%)17 (3.1%)
Material Moving504 (87.2%)74 (12.8%)
Total (Category)1,579 (87.5%)226 (12.5%)
Total (Overall)5,949 (52.6%)5,365 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeling

Employment Industries in Wheeling

The major employment industries in Wheeling include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,042 | 18.0%), Retail Trade (1,332 | 11.8%), Educational Services (1,126 | 10.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (964 | 8.5%), and Manufacturing (691 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Wheeling

Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeling

The Wheeling industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (90.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (89.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Information (67.2%), and Educational Services (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wheeling
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction222 (89.2%)27 (10.8%)
Construction554 (86.8%)84 (13.2%)
Manufacturing622 (90.0%)69 (10.0%)
Wholesale Trade309 (78.0%)87 (22.0%)
Retail Trade673 (50.5%)659 (49.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing368 (89.3%)44 (10.7%)
Utilities157 (69.5%)69 (30.5%)
Information62 (32.8%)127 (67.2%)
Finance & Insurance188 (36.1%)333 (63.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing144 (75.0%)48 (25.0%)
Professional & Scientific268 (39.2%)415 (60.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support182 (63.2%)106 (36.8%)
Educational Services375 (33.3%)751 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance503 (24.6%)1,539 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation294 (65.0%)158 (35.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services453 (47.0%)511 (53.0%)
Public Administration256 (70.1%)109 (29.9%)
Total5,949 (52.6%)5,365 (47.4%)

Education in Wheeling

School Enrollment in Wheeling

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,653 students in Wheeling are high school (1,390 | 24.6%), elementary school (1,101 | 19.5%), and college / undergraduate (1,093 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Wheeling
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3446.1%
Kindergarten2143.8%
Elementary School1,10119.5%
Middle School1,05418.6%
High School1,39024.6%
College / Undergraduate1,09319.3%
Graduate / Professional4578.1%
Total5,653100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeling

Out of a total of 5,653 students who are enrolled in schools in Wheeling, 1,453 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,200 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 143 (53.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 249 (87.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wheeling
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds167 (77.7%)48 (22.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old856 (71.8%)337 (28.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,100 (75.9%)349 (24.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds847 (85.0%)150 (15.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds464 (83.6%)91 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds388 (56.2%)302 (43.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds249 (87.7%)35 (12.3%)
35 Years and over127 (47.0%)143 (53.0%)
Total4,200 (74.3%)1,453 (25.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeling

Business (1,082 | 16.3%), education (1,014 | 15.3%), science & technology (1,013 | 15.3%), social sciences (471 | 7.1%), and liberal arts & history (450 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 6,628 individuals in Wheeling who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wheeling
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1832.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3875.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1912.9%
Psychology3785.7%
Social Sciences4717.1%
Engineering1322.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies390.6%
Science & Technology1,01315.3%
Business1,08216.3%
Education1,01415.3%
Literature & Languages3996.0%
Liberal Arts & History4506.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2794.2%
Communications2383.6%
Arts & Humanities3725.6%
Total6,628100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wheeling

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeling

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wheeling are males with 2 vehicles (2,666, accounting for 46.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,280, making up 53.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wheeling
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle261 (4.5%)210 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle1,347 (23.5%)1,593 (31.8%)
2 Vehicles2,666 (46.5%)2,280 (45.6%)
3 Vehicles915 (16.0%)548 (11.0%)
4 Vehicles408 (7.1%)299 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles134 (2.3%)73 (1.5%)
Total5,731 (100.0%)5,003 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wheeling

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wheeling are 10 to 14 minutes (2,599 commuters, 24.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,993 commuters, 19.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,514 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Wheeling
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6406.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,51014.4%
10 to 14 Minutes2,59924.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1,99319.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,51414.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3183.0%
30 to 34 Minutes6606.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1411.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1231.2%
45 to 59 Minutes3683.5%
60 to 89 Minutes4444.2%
90 or more Minutes1541.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Wheeling

The most common commute times in Wheeling are 10 to 14 minutes (1,318 commuters, 23.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,281 commuters, 26.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wheeling
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes316 (5.7%)324 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes798 (14.3%)712 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,318 (23.7%)1,281 (26.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,016 (18.3%)977 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes856 (15.4%)658 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes147 (2.6%)171 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes329 (5.9%)331 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes59 (1.1%)82 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes37 (0.7%)86 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes251 (4.5%)117 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes368 (6.6%)76 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes67 (1.2%)87 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeling

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wheeling are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (811, 14.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (825, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wheeling
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM344 (6.2%)58 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM169 (3.0%)83 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM289 (5.2%)192 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM429 (7.7%)210 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM428 (7.7%)518 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM743 (13.4%)599 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM811 (14.6%)801 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM401 (7.2%)825 (16.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM350 (6.3%)341 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM275 (4.9%)183 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM203 (3.6%)220 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM98 (1.8%)86 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM640 (11.5%)344 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM382 (6.9%)442 (9.0%)
Total5,562 (100.0%)4,902 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wheeling

Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeling

Of the total 11,760 dwellings in Wheeling, owner-occupied units account for 7,135 (60.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,625 (39.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wheeling
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,13560.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,62539.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,760100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeling

Occupancy by Household Size in Wheeling
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,07743.2%
2-Person Household3,48929.7%
3-Person Household1,51812.9%
4+ Person Household1,67614.2%
Total Housing Units11,760100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeling

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wheeling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,204 (43.4%)2,873 (56.6%)
2-Person Household2,620 (75.1%)869 (24.9%)
3-Person Household1,100 (72.5%)418 (27.5%)
4+ Person Household1,211 (72.3%)465 (27.7%)
Total Housing Units7,135 (60.7%)4,625 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeling

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wheeling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School235 (31.6%)508 (68.4%)
High School Diploma1,968 (55.2%)1,600 (44.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,911 (57.8%)1,395 (42.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,021 (72.9%)1,122 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeling

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wheeling
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,73514.7%
35 to 44 Years1,49612.7%
45 to 54 Years1,51412.9%
55 to 64 Years2,31219.7%
65 to 74 Years2,65022.5%
75 to 84 Years1,0999.3%
85 Years and Over9548.1%
Total11,760100.0%

Housing Finances in Wheeling

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeling

Median Income by Occupancy in Wheeling
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,135 (60.7%)$71,809
Renter-Occupied4,625 (39.3%)$22,872
Average11,760 (100.0%)$46,516

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeling

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wheeling
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000150 (2.1%)376 (8.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999117 (1.6%)243 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999195 (2.7%)898 (19.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999234 (3.3%)498 (10.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999348 (4.9%)449 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999502 (7.0%)555 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999976 (13.7%)580 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,097 (15.4%)544 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,027 (14.4%)213 (4.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,363 (19.1%)144 (3.1%)
$150,000 or more1,126 (15.8%)125 (2.7%)
Total7,135 (100.0%)4,625 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeling

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wheeling
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300815 (11.4%)548 (11.8%)
$300 to $4991,732 (24.3%)554 (12.0%)
$500 to $7991,557 (21.8%)1,309 (28.3%)
$800 to $999765 (10.7%)986 (21.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,309 (18.3%)730 (15.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999595 (8.3%)92 (2.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499199 (2.8%)8 (0.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99996 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more67 (0.9%)36 (0.8%)
Total7,135 (100.0%)4,625 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wheeling

Housing Structures in Wheeling

Housing Structures in Wheeling
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,54864.2%
Single Unit, Attached5734.9%
2 Unit Apartments8086.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7336.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3162.7%
10 or more Apartments1,68014.3%
Mobile Home / Other1020.9%
Total11,760100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeling

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wheeling
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,276 (83.2%)1,272 (16.9%)
Single Unit, Attached374 (65.3%)199 (34.7%)
2 Unit Apartments182 (22.5%)626 (77.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments135 (18.4%)598 (81.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments46 (14.6%)270 (85.4%)
10 or more Apartments50 (3.0%)1,630 (97.0%)
Mobile Home / Other72 (70.6%)30 (29.4%)
Total7,135 (60.7%)4,625 (39.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheeling

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wheeling
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room43 (0.6%)228 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms119 (1.7%)1,198 (25.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,780 (24.9%)2,072 (44.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,818 (39.5%)833 (18.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,375 (33.3%)294 (6.4%)
Total7,135 (100.0%)4,625 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeling

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wheeling
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,923 (83.0%)2,373 (51.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas97 (1.4%)39 (0.8%)
Electricity990 (13.9%)2,039 (44.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene15 (0.2%)23 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels78 (1.1%)90 (1.9%)
No Fuel Used32 (0.4%)61 (1.3%)
Total7,135 (100.0%)4,625 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeling

Household Vehicle Usage in Wheeling
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle340 (4.8%)1,463 (31.6%)
1 Vehicle2,581 (36.2%)2,512 (54.3%)
2 Vehicles3,052 (42.8%)501 (10.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,162 (16.3%)149 (3.2%)
Total7,135 (100.0%)4,625 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wheeling

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wheeling

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,5833,552
Median Property Value$122,500$141,700
Median Household Income$55,680$623
Monthly Housing Costs$412$67
Real Estate Taxes$897$118

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeling

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wheeling
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000608 (17.0%)199 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999811 (22.6%)831 (23.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,781 (49.7%)2,089 (58.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999217 (6.1%)341 (9.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999124 (3.5%)57 (1.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9998 (0.2%)28 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more34 (0.9%)7 (0.2%)
Total3,583 (100.0%)3,552 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeling

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wheeling
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000217 (6.1%)119 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999473 (13.2%)50 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999371 (10.3%)304 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999594 (16.6%)131 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999676 (18.9%)382 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999341 (9.5%)421 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999408 (11.4%)686 (19.3%)
$150,000 or more503 (14.0%)955 (26.9%)
Total3,583 (100.0%)3,552 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeling

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wheeling
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,707 (47.6%)92,000 (2,590.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x713 (19.9%)1,984 (55.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x332 (9.3%)811 (22.8%)
4.0x or more770 (21.5%)298 (8.4%)
Total3,583 (100.0%)3,552 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeling

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wheeling
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,531 (42.7%)9 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499998 (27.9%)1,368 (38.5%)
$800 to $1,499842 (23.5%)1,279 (36.0%)
Total3,583 (100.0%)3,552 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,649 (99.6%)7 (0.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,913 (98.8%)48 (1.2%)
19 to 25 Years2,027 (91.4%)191 (8.6%)
26 to 34 Years2,334 (87.5%)332 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,737 (94.6%)156 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,713 (92.3%)225 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years3,706 (95.4%)177 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,626 (99.5%)19 (0.5%)
75 Years and older2,563 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,268 (95.6%)1,155 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wheeling
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,649 (99.6%)7 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,913 (98.8%)48 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,027 (91.4%)191 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeling

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wheeling
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,998 (93.9%)326 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,935 (95.8%)214 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,552 (94.5%)206 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,944 (95.5%)139 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over8,170 (97.4%)222 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6776 (46.9%)953 (57.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,124 (53.6%)2,084 (52.6%)
19 to 25 Years426 (19.2%)1,674 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years754 (28.3%)1,702 (63.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,113 (38.5%)1,870 (64.6%)
45 to 54 Years888 (30.2%)1,968 (67.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,490 (38.4%)2,466 (63.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,460 (94.9%)2,242 (61.5%)
75 Years and over2,546 (99.3%)1,722 (67.2%)
Total13,577 (51.4%)16,681 (63.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeling

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wheeling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years132 (7.1%)7 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years125 (4.6%)193 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years738 (15.8%)807 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years472 (28.3%)504 (25.5%)
75 Years and over514 (53.0%)889 (55.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wheeling

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.0%)31 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years133 (2.9%)21 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years195 (11.7%)108 (5.5%)
75 Years and over223 (23.0%)415 (26.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.5%)56 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years73 (1.6%)167 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years136 (8.2%)54 (2.7%)
75 Years and over75 (7.7%)165 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years132 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years83 (3.0%)128 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years378 (8.1%)511 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years76 (4.6%)111 (5.6%)
75 Years and over166 (17.1%)296 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (0.6%)6 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years18 (0.7%)18 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years416 (8.9%)526 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years224 (13.5%)282 (14.2%)
75 Years and over353 (36.4%)722 (45.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wheeling: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.2%)14 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years251 (5.4%)168 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years59 (3.5%)60 (3.0%)
75 Years and over99 (10.2%)222 (13.9%)

Technology Access in Wheeling

Computing Device Access in Wheeling

Computing Device Access in Wheeling
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,72665.7%
Smartphone9,06077.0%
Tablet6,15652.3%
No Computing Device1,69814.4%
Total11,760100.0%

Internet Access in Wheeling

Internet Access in Wheeling
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.1%
Broadband Home8,12669.1%
Cellular Data Only1,17510.0%
Satellite Internet4593.9%
No Internet2,13018.1%
Total11,760100.0%

Wheeling Summary

Wheeling, West Virginia is a city located in the northern panhandle of the state. It is the county seat of Ohio County and is the largest city in the state. The city is situated along the Ohio River and is part of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 28,486 according to the 2010 census.

History

Wheeling was founded in 1769 by Ebenezer Zane, a settler from Pennsylvania. The city was originally known as Zane's Town and was the first permanent settlement in the state of West Virginia. The city was named after the Wheeling Creek, which was named after the Delaware Indian word for “place of the head.” The city was incorporated in 1836 and became the county seat of Ohio County in 1848.
Wheeling was an important transportation hub in the 19th century. The city was the western terminus of the National Road, which connected the city to Cumberland, Maryland. The city was also the eastern terminus of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which connected the city to the rest of the country. The city was also an important industrial center during the 19th century. The city was home to several steel mills, glass factories, and other industries.

Geography

Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. The city is situated along the Ohio River and is part of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a total area of 8.7 square miles, of which 8.3 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. The city is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of the state and is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys.

Economy

Wheeling has a diverse economy that is driven by healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to several large healthcare providers, including Wheeling Hospital, Ohio Valley Medical Center, and Reynolds Memorial Hospital. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Fostoria Glass Company, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, and the former Wheeling Corrugating Company. The city is also a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the Oglebay Resort, and the Wheeling Island Casino.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Wheeling was 28,486. The city has a population density of 3,288 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. The median household income in the city is $30,945 and the median family income is $37,945. The per capita income in the city is $17,945. The city has a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wheeling?
Total Population of Wheeling is 26,900.
What is the Total Male Population of Wheeling?
Total Male Population of Wheeling is 12,779.
What is the Total Female Population of Wheeling?
Total Female Population of Wheeling is 14,121.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wheeling?
There are 90.50 Males per 100 Females in Wheeling.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wheeling?
There are 110.50 Females per 100 Males in Wheeling.
What is the Median Population Age in Wheeling?
Median Population Age in Wheeling is 45.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wheeling
Average Family Size in Wheeling is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wheeling
Average Household Size in Wheeling is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wheeling?
Per Capita income in Wheeling is $33,868.
What is the Median Family Income in Wheeling?
Median Family Income in Wheeling is $78,607.
What is the Median Household income in Wheeling?
Median Household Income in Wheeling is $46,516.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wheeling?
Income or Wage Gap in Wheeling is 20.2%.
Women in Wheeling earn 79.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wheeling?
Family Income Deficit in Wheeling is $9,800.
Families that are below poverty line in Wheeling earn $9,800 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeling?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wheeling is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wheeling?
There are 12,058 People in the Labor Forcein in Wheeling.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wheeling?
54.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Wheeling.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wheeling?
Unemployment Rate in Wheeling is 6.2%.