Weirton, WV

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Weirton Overview

18,971
TOTAL POPULATION
9,434
MALE POPULATION
9,537
FEMALE POPULATION
98.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,662
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,141
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,373
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,831
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
9,373
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Weirton Zip Codes

Weirton Area Codes

Race in Weirton

The most populous races in Weirton are White / Caucasian (17,497 | 92.2%), Two or more Races (662 | 3.5%), and Black / African American (591 | 3.1%).
Race in Weirton
Race# Population% Population
Asian1560.8%
Black / African American5913.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3461.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian17,49792.2%
Two or more Races6623.5%
Some other Race650.3%
Total18,971100.0%

Ancestry in Weirton

The most populous ancestries reported in Weirton are Italian (3,569 | 18.8%), German (3,398 | 17.9%), Irish (3,344 | 17.6%), English (1,944 | 10.2%), and Polish (1,627 | 8.6%), together accounting for 73.2% of all Weirton residents.
Ancestry in Weirton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American5973.2%
Arab830.4%
Arapaho140.1%
Austrian190.1%
Belgian450.2%
Bhutanese140.1%
British310.2%
Burmese550.3%
Cajun90.1%
Central American140.1%
Cherokee310.2%
Croatian4592.4%
Cuban440.2%
Czech1270.7%
Czechoslovakian270.1%
Danish90.1%
Dutch2381.3%
Eastern European1760.9%
Egyptian420.2%
English1,94410.2%
European450.2%
Finnish530.3%
French3481.8%
French Canadian160.1%
German3,39817.9%
Greek2991.6%
Guatemalan140.1%
Hungarian2901.5%
Indian (Asian)40.0%
Irish3,34417.6%
Italian3,56918.8%
Korean600.3%
Lithuanian30.0%
Mexican850.4%
Moroccan410.2%
Nigerian180.1%
Northern European400.2%
Norwegian160.1%
Pakistani270.1%
Polish1,6278.6%
Puerto Rican280.2%
Romanian100.1%
Russian1580.8%
Scandinavian240.1%
Scotch-Irish1831.0%
Scottish2711.4%
Serbian3651.9%
Sioux170.1%
Slavic390.2%
Slovak4312.3%
Slovene420.2%
Spaniard530.3%
Spanish1160.6%
Sri Lankan1020.5%
Subsaharan African180.1%
Swedish960.5%
Thai300.2%
Ukrainian450.2%
Welsh4492.4%
Yugoslavian220.1%
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Immigrants in Weirton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Weirton came from Asia (112 | 0.6%), South Eastern Asia (92 | 0.5%), Vietnam (87 | 0.5%), Europe (81 | 0.4%), and Latin America (45 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.2% of all Weirton residents.
Immigrants in Weirton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa440.2%
Asia1120.6%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Canada60.0%
Caribbean160.1%
Central America290.2%
China40.0%
Cuba160.1%
Eastern Asia160.1%
Eastern Europe70.0%
Egypt310.2%
Europe810.4%
France170.1%
Greece220.1%
Honduras220.1%
India40.0%
Italy150.1%
Korea120.1%
Latin America450.2%
Mexico70.0%
Morocco130.1%
Northern Africa440.2%
Northern Europe200.1%
Philippines50.0%
South Central Asia40.0%
South Eastern Asia920.5%
Southern Europe370.2%
Vietnam870.5%
Western Europe170.1%
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Sex and Age in Weirton

Sex and Age in Weirton

The most populous age groups in Weirton are 40 to 44 Years (837 | 8.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (747 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Weirton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years323 (3.4%)517 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years565 (6.0%)432 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years474 (5.0%)559 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years502 (5.3%)459 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years387 (4.1%)342 (3.6%)
25 to 29 Years689 (7.3%)514 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years665 (7.0%)596 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years397 (4.2%)552 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years837 (8.9%)581 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years723 (7.7%)487 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years536 (5.7%)596 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years674 (7.1%)564 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years655 (6.9%)747 (7.8%)
65 to 69 Years794 (8.4%)662 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years502 (5.3%)647 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years266 (2.8%)300 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years239 (2.5%)498 (5.2%)
85 Years and over206 (2.2%)484 (5.1%)
Total9,434 (100.0%)9,537 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Weirton

Median Family Size in Weirton

The median family size in Weirton is 2.89 persons per family, with single female/mother families (989 | 21.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (498 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Weirton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,232 (68.5%)2.89
Single Male/Father498 (10.5%)2.77
Single Female/Mother989 (21.0%)2.94
Total Families4,719 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Weirton

The median household size in Weirton is 2.14 persons per household, with single male/father households (498 | 5.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (4,043 | 46.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Weirton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,232 (36.9%)2.94
Single Male/Father498 (5.7%)3.29
Single Female/Mother989 (11.3%)3.03
Non-family4,043 (46.1%)1.14
Total Households8,762 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Weirton

Out of a total of 8,762 households in Weirton, 4,719 (53.9%) are family households, while 4,043 (46.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,524, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,508.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Weirton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,508 (40.0%)
2-Person Households2,524 (28.8%)517 (5.9%)
3-Person Households1,061 (12.1%)18 (0.2%)
4-Person Households741 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households301 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households34 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households58 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,719 (53.9%)4,043 (46.1%)

Female Fertility in Weirton

Fertility by Age in Weirton

Average fertility rate in Weirton is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 172.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Weirton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years250 (84.8%)172.0
35 to 50 years45 (15.2%)27.0
Total295 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Weirton

46.4% of women with births (295) in Weirton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Weirton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years110 (44.0%)140 (56.0%)
35 to 50 years27 (60.0%)18 (40.0%)
Total137 (46.4%)158 (53.6%)

Fertility by Education in Weirton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Weirton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma191 (64.7%)181.0
College or Associate's Degree43 (14.6%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree33 (11.2%)91.0
Graduate Degree28 (9.5%)103.0
Total295 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Weirton

53.6% of women with births in Weirton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 72.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 64.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Weirton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma78 (40.8%)113 (59.2%)
College or Associate's Degree31 (72.1%)12 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (35.7%)18 (64.3%)
Total137 (46.4%)158 (53.6%)

Income in Weirton

Income Overview in Weirton

Per Capita Income in Weirton is $35,662, while median incomes of families and households are $72,141 and $57,373 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,971$35,662
Median Family Income4,719$72,141
Mean Family Income4,719$88,225
Median Household Income8,762$57,373
Mean Household Income8,762$74,424
Income Deficit4,719$10,831
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,97139.10%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,97160.90¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,9710.46

Earnings by Sex in Weirton

Average Earnings in Weirton are $35,106, $46,145 for men and $28,104 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Weirton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,241 (55.2%)$46,145
Female4,248 (44.8%)$28,104
Total9,489 (100.0%)$35,106

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Weirton

The most common earnings brackets in Weirton are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (594 | 11.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (527 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Weirton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less156 (3.0%)354 (8.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999256 (4.9%)202 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499194 (3.7%)270 (6.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99977 (1.5%)101 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499133 (2.5%)223 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999213 (4.1%)169 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49987 (1.7%)225 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99973 (1.4%)135 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49993 (1.8%)104 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99986 (1.6%)144 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999193 (3.7%)335 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999385 (7.3%)527 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999302 (5.8%)211 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999241 (4.6%)173 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999490 (9.3%)203 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999248 (4.7%)72 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999431 (8.2%)260 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999428 (8.2%)265 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999594 (11.3%)103 (2.4%)
$100,000+561 (10.7%)172 (4.1%)
Total5,241 (100.0%)4,248 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Weirton

Average earnings in Weirton are $48,294 for men and $30,984 for women, a difference of 35.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,103, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,463. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,063, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,698.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Weirton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,463$0
High School Diploma$38,324$25,698
College or Associate's Degree$53,958$28,153
Bachelor's Degree$50,158$41,964
Graduate Degree$86,103$59,063
Total$48,294$30,984

Family Income in Weirton

Family Income Brackets in Weirton

According to the Weirton family income data, there are 1,029 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 85 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Weirton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001272.7%
$10,000 to $14,999851.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992224.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992745.8%
$35,000 to $49,99966514.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,02921.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,01521.5%
$100,000 to $149,99982617.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991894.0%
$200,000+2785.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Weirton

7+ person families (58 | 1.2%) account for the highest median family income in Weirton with $126,207 per family, while 2-person families (2,679 | 56.8%) have the highest median income of $33,267 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Weirton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,679 (56.8%)$66,534
3-Person Families1,055 (22.4%)$80,573
4-Person Families703 (14.9%)$93,430
5-Person Families192 (4.1%)$76,250
6-Person Families32 (0.7%)$0
7+ Person Families58 (1.2%)$126,207
Total4,719 (100.0%)$72,141

Family Income by Number of Earners in Weirton

The median family income in Weirton is $72,141, with families comprising 3+ earners (240) having the highest median family income of $125,862, while families with no earners (1,067) have the lowest median family income of $57,665, accounting for 5.1% and 22.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Weirton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,067 (22.6%)$57,665
1 Earner1,405 (29.8%)$58,205
2 Earners2,007 (42.5%)$93,603
3+ Earners240 (5.1%)$125,862
Total4,719 (100.0%)$72,141

Household Income in Weirton

Household Income Brackets in Weirton

With 1,691 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Weirton, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 202 households (2.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Weirton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003864.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995085.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,07812.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996927.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,30614.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,69119.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,27014.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,16513.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992022.3%
$200,000+4475.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Weirton

The median household income in Weirton is $57,373, with the highest median household income of $68,569 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,102 households (35.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 200 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Weirton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years200 (2.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,275 (26.0%)$57,989
45 to 64 Years3,102 (35.4%)$68,569
65+ Years3,185 (36.3%)$52,385
Total8,762 (100.0%)$57,373

Poverty in Weirton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Weirton

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 14.9% for females among the residents of Weirton, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 234 males (17.3%) and 150 females (28.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Weirton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (9.3%)134 (25.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)17 (23.3%)
6 to 11 Years26 (6.5%)65 (10.3%)
12 to 14 Years29 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years53 (9.6%)150 (28.4%)
25 to 34 Years234 (17.3%)304 (27.4%)
35 to 44 Years102 (8.3%)69 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years89 (7.1%)252 (23.3%)
55 to 64 Years92 (7.0%)223 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years90 (7.0%)117 (9.1%)
75 Years and over12 (1.8%)73 (6.2%)
Total769 (8.3%)1,404 (14.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Weirton

According to the poverty statistics in Weirton, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Weirton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years293 (90.7%)383 (74.1%)
5 Years177 (100.0%)56 (76.7%)
6 to 11 Years373 (93.5%)567 (89.7%)
12 to 14 Years328 (91.9%)286 (100.0%)
15 Years42 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years285 (96.0%)182 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years497 (90.4%)378 (71.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,120 (82.7%)806 (72.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,132 (91.7%)1,064 (93.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,165 (92.9%)831 (76.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,217 (93.0%)1,068 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,192 (93.0%)1,174 (90.9%)
75 Years and over668 (98.2%)1,099 (93.8%)
Total8,489 (91.7%)7,985 (85.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Weirton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Weirton show that 1.6% or 51 of the total 3,232 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.3%, comprising of 51 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Weirton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,137 (97.7%)51 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children937 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,181 (98.4%)51 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Weirton

According to the poverty data in Weirton, 20.3% or 101 single-father households and 14.7% or 145 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (37.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (60.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Weirton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (6.2%)39 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children87 (37.8%)65 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)41 (60.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (20.3%)145 (14.7%)

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

The poverty data for Weirton shows that 51 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 246 of the single-parent households (16.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (2.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 household (36.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Weirton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children51 (2.3%)53 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)152 (22.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)41 (36.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (1.6%)246 (16.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Weirton

Employment by Class of Employer in Weirton

Among the 8,373 employed individuals in Weirton, private company employees (5,356 | 64.0%), not-for-profit organizations (844 | 10.1%), and local government employees (662 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Weirton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,35664.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5356.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3243.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations84410.1%
Local Government Employees6627.9%
State Government Employees3123.7%
Federal Government Employees3303.9%
Unpaid Family Workers100.1%
Total8,373100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Weirton

According to the labor force statistics for Weirton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,968), 58.7% or 9,373 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 731 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.5% or 2,071 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.2% or 229 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Weirton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years496 (59.9%)229 (46.2%)
20 to 24 Years602 (82.6%)92 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Years970 (80.6%)107 (11.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,025 (81.3%)12 (1.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,071 (87.5%)110 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,848 (78.9%)59 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years865 (69.9%)9 (1.0%)
60 to 64 Years862 (61.5%)64 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years516 (19.8%)51 (9.9%)
75 Years and over118 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,373 (58.7%)731 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Weirton

According to labor force statistics for Weirton, 77.9% of individuals (7,644) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,813) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 359 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 86.1% or 2,014 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Weirton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School230 (51.8%)29 (6.5%)
High School Diploma2,578 (77.5%)216 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree2,819 (76.1%)185 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,014 (86.1%)44 (1.9%)
Total7,644 (77.9%)461 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Weirton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Weirton are Community & Social Service (851 | 9.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (639 | 7.4%), Management (573 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (476 | 5.5%), and Health Technologists (435 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Weirton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Weirton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (65.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (83.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Weirton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management345 (60.2%)228 (39.8%)
Business & Financial128 (43.1%)169 (56.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science195 (73.9%)69 (26.1%)
Computers & Mathematics100 (64.5%)55 (35.5%)
Architecture & Engineering68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science27 (65.8%)14 (34.2%)
Community & Social Service 266 (31.3%)585 (68.7%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)
Legal Services & Support51 (44.7%)63 (55.3%)
Education Instruction & Library146 (30.7%)330 (69.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment28 (16.2%)145 (83.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating166 (26.0%)473 (74.0%)
Health Technologists151 (34.7%)284 (65.3%)
Total (Category)1,100 (41.9%)1,524 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)4,843 (56.2%)3,773 (43.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Weirton are Food Preparation & Serving (637 | 7.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (457 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (398 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (227 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (222 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Weirton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Weirton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.7%), Personal Care & Service (82.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (68.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Weirton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support65 (16.3%)333 (83.7%)
Security & Protection222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving201 (31.6%)436 (68.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance341 (74.6%)116 (25.4%)
Personal Care & Service40 (17.6%)187 (82.4%)
Total (Category)869 (44.8%)1,072 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)4,843 (56.2%)3,773 (43.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Weirton are Sales & Related (893 | 10.4%), and Office & Administration (792 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Weirton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Weirton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related319 (35.7%)574 (64.3%)
Office & Administration343 (43.3%)449 (56.7%)
Total (Category)662 (39.3%)1,023 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)4,843 (56.2%)3,773 (43.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Weirton are Construction & Extraction (587 | 6.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (276 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Weirton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Weirton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction573 (97.6%)14 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)849 (98.4%)14 (1.6%)
Total (Overall)4,843 (56.2%)3,773 (43.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Weirton are Production (595 | 6.9%), Transportation (516 | 6.0%), and Material Moving (392 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Weirton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Weirton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production527 (88.6%)68 (11.4%)
Transportation516 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving320 (81.6%)72 (18.4%)
Total (Category)1,363 (90.7%)140 (9.3%)
Total (Overall)4,843 (56.2%)3,773 (43.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Weirton

Employment Industries in Weirton

The major employment industries in Weirton include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,354 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (1,314 | 15.2%), Manufacturing (914 | 10.6%), Educational Services (907 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (667 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Weirton

Employment Industries by Sex in Weirton

The Weirton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (94.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (76.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (63.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Weirton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction345 (94.0%)22 (6.0%)
Manufacturing701 (76.7%)213 (23.3%)
Wholesale Trade183 (68.3%)85 (31.7%)
Retail Trade568 (43.2%)746 (56.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing415 (91.4%)39 (8.6%)
Utilities154 (94.5%)9 (5.5%)
Information38 (56.7%)29 (43.3%)
Finance & Insurance190 (58.3%)136 (41.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing23 (24.0%)73 (76.0%)
Professional & Scientific229 (60.3%)151 (39.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support287 (80.8%)68 (19.2%)
Educational Services421 (46.4%)486 (53.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance330 (24.4%)1,024 (75.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation117 (86.7%)18 (13.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services245 (36.7%)422 (63.3%)
Public Administration242 (78.3%)67 (21.7%)
Total4,843 (56.2%)3,773 (43.8%)

Education in Weirton

School Enrollment in Weirton

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,296 students in Weirton are middle school (987 | 29.9%), high school (812 | 24.6%), and elementary school (575 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Weirton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2628.0%
Kindergarten1584.8%
Elementary School57517.4%
Middle School98729.9%
High School81224.6%
College / Undergraduate44413.5%
Graduate / Professional581.8%
Total3,296100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Weirton

Out of a total of 3,296 students who are enrolled in schools in Weirton, 738 (22.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,558 (77.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 85 (52.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 122 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Weirton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds73 (78.5%)20 (21.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old731 (86.1%)118 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds892 (86.4%)141 (13.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds305 (50.2%)303 (49.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds185 (77.7%)53 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds173 (90.6%)18 (9.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds77 (47.5%)85 (52.5%)
35 Years and over122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,558 (77.6%)738 (22.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Weirton

Education (788 | 23.2%), business (780 | 23.0%), science & technology (425 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (224 | 6.6%), and social sciences (207 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 3,398 individuals in Weirton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Weirton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics601.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1865.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1023.0%
Psychology952.8%
Social Sciences2076.1%
Engineering782.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology42512.5%
Business78023.0%
Education78823.2%
Literature & Languages421.2%
Liberal Arts & History1755.1%
Visual & Performing Arts421.2%
Communications1945.7%
Arts & Humanities2246.6%
Total3,398100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Weirton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Weirton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Weirton are males with 2 vehicles (1,873, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,752, making up 51.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Weirton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle30 (0.6%)119 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle1,413 (29.7%)1,021 (28.2%)
2 Vehicles1,873 (39.4%)1,752 (48.4%)
3 Vehicles833 (17.5%)421 (11.6%)
4 Vehicles525 (11.1%)254 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles79 (1.7%)53 (1.5%)
Total4,753 (100.0%)3,620 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Weirton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Weirton are 10 to 14 minutes (1,651 commuters, 21.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,469 commuters, 19.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,138 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Weirton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2433.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,46919.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,65121.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,13814.8%
20 to 24 Minutes7239.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2202.9%
30 to 34 Minutes4586.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1962.5%
40 to 44 Minutes2553.3%
45 to 59 Minutes78210.2%
60 to 89 Minutes3594.7%
90 or more Minutes1962.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Weirton

The most common commute times in Weirton are 10 to 14 minutes (859 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (792 commuters, 25.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Weirton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes97 (2.1%)146 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes851 (18.8%)618 (19.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes859 (19.0%)792 (25.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes600 (13.3%)538 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes523 (11.6%)200 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes138 (3.0%)82 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes273 (6.0%)185 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes105 (2.3%)91 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes199 (4.4%)56 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes492 (10.9%)290 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes236 (5.2%)123 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes153 (3.4%)43 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Weirton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Weirton are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (708, 15.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (385, 12.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Weirton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM273 (6.0%)82 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM236 (5.2%)131 (4.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM223 (4.9%)269 (8.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM590 (13.0%)290 (9.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM708 (15.6%)282 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM648 (14.3%)385 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM344 (7.6%)331 (10.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM334 (7.4%)289 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM126 (2.8%)195 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM100 (2.2%)132 (4.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM154 (3.4%)181 (5.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM79 (1.8%)56 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM412 (9.1%)361 (11.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM299 (6.6%)180 (5.7%)
Total4,526 (100.0%)3,164 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Weirton

Occupancy by Ownership in Weirton

Of the total 8,762 dwellings in Weirton, owner-occupied units account for 5,913 (67.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,849 (32.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Weirton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,91367.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,84932.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,762100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Weirton

Occupancy by Household Size in Weirton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,50840.0%
2-Person Household3,04134.7%
3-Person Household1,07912.3%
4+ Person Household1,13412.9%
Total Housing Units8,762100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Weirton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Weirton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,876 (53.5%)1,632 (46.5%)
2-Person Household2,343 (77.0%)698 (23.0%)
3-Person Household838 (77.7%)241 (22.3%)
4+ Person Household856 (75.5%)278 (24.5%)
Total Housing Units5,913 (67.5%)2,849 (32.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Weirton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Weirton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School148 (47.4%)164 (52.6%)
High School Diploma1,927 (63.4%)1,114 (36.6%)
College/Associate Degree2,260 (67.7%)1,079 (32.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,578 (76.2%)492 (23.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Weirton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Weirton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,29014.7%
35 to 44 Years1,18513.5%
45 to 54 Years1,50117.1%
55 to 64 Years1,60118.3%
65 to 74 Years1,87021.3%
75 to 84 Years8599.8%
85 Years and Over4565.2%
Total8,762100.0%

Housing Finances in Weirton

Median Income by Occupancy in Weirton

Median Income by Occupancy in Weirton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,913 (67.5%)$67,724
Renter-Occupied2,849 (32.5%)$35,524
Average8,762 (100.0%)$57,373

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Weirton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Weirton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00093 (1.6%)151 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99949 (0.8%)96 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999157 (2.7%)354 (12.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999190 (3.2%)451 (15.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999302 (5.1%)137 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999467 (7.9%)229 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999798 (13.5%)509 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,265 (21.4%)424 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999970 (16.4%)304 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,010 (17.1%)159 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more612 (10.3%)35 (1.2%)
Total5,913 (100.0%)2,849 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Weirton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Weirton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300673 (11.4%)142 (5.0%)
$300 to $4991,721 (29.1%)309 (10.8%)
$500 to $7991,312 (22.2%)1,365 (47.9%)
$800 to $999837 (14.2%)472 (16.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499979 (16.6%)328 (11.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999276 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49941 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99944 (0.7%)11 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more30 (0.5%)9 (0.3%)
Total5,913 (100.0%)2,849 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Weirton

Housing Structures in Weirton

Housing Structures in Weirton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,76877.2%
Single Unit, Attached3914.5%
2 Unit Apartments2022.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1992.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3173.6%
10 or more Apartments5976.8%
Mobile Home / Other2883.3%
Total8,762100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Weirton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Weirton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,724 (84.6%)1,044 (15.4%)
Single Unit, Attached66 (16.9%)325 (83.1%)
2 Unit Apartments25 (12.4%)177 (87.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments34 (17.1%)165 (82.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (2.8%)308 (97.2%)
10 or more Apartments32 (5.4%)565 (94.6%)
Mobile Home / Other23 (8.0%)265 (92.0%)
Total5,913 (67.5%)2,849 (32.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Weirton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Weirton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (0.2%)51 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms32 (0.5%)444 (15.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,435 (24.3%)1,521 (53.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,885 (48.8%)669 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,549 (26.2%)164 (5.8%)
Total5,913 (100.0%)2,849 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Weirton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Weirton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,200 (87.9%)1,511 (53.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas108 (1.8%)14 (0.5%)
Electricity565 (9.6%)1,297 (45.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene27 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)27 (0.9%)
Total5,913 (100.0%)2,849 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Weirton

Household Vehicle Usage in Weirton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle147 (2.5%)589 (20.7%)
1 Vehicle2,261 (38.2%)1,577 (55.3%)
2 Vehicles2,402 (40.6%)551 (19.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,103 (18.6%)132 (4.6%)
Total5,913 (100.0%)2,849 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Weirton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Weirton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,0982,815
Median Property Value$108,500$120,700
Median Household Income$57,989$318
Monthly Housing Costs$386$30
Real Estate Taxes$715$35

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Weirton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Weirton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000373 (12.0%)75 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,046 (33.8%)1,057 (37.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,519 (49.0%)1,469 (52.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999117 (3.8%)143 (5.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99925 (0.8%)47 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9998 (0.3%)10 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more10 (0.3%)14 (0.5%)
Total3,098 (100.0%)2,815 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Weirton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Weirton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000123 (4.0%)126 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999436 (14.1%)19 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999313 (10.1%)213 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999377 (12.2%)154 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999622 (20.1%)421 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999432 (13.9%)643 (22.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999501 (16.2%)538 (19.1%)
$150,000 or more294 (9.5%)509 (18.1%)
Total3,098 (100.0%)2,815 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Weirton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Weirton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,718 (55.5%)72,137 (2,562.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x417 (13.5%)1,650 (58.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x198 (6.4%)607 (21.6%)
4.0x or more749 (24.2%)116 (4.1%)
Total3,098 (100.0%)2,815 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Weirton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Weirton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,733 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499916 (29.6%)1,147 (40.7%)
$800 to $1,499343 (11.1%)1,301 (46.2%)
Total3,098 (100.0%)2,815 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Weirton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Weirton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Weirton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,056 (96.9%)34 (3.1%)
6 to 18 Years2,488 (98.6%)36 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,079 (84.0%)206 (16.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,860 (88.6%)240 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,992 (84.2%)375 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,833 (78.4%)504 (21.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,363 (90.9%)237 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,573 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,852 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,096 (91.3%)1,632 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Weirton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Weirton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,056 (96.9%)34 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,488 (98.6%)36 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,079 (84.0%)206 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Weirton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Weirton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,302 (85.5%)391 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,562 (90.3%)381 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,071 (91.1%)298 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,406 (92.3%)285 (7.7%)
$100,000 and over4,741 (94.5%)277 (5.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Weirton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Weirton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6707 (64.9%)443 (40.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,069 (42.3%)1,658 (65.7%)
19 to 25 Years366 (28.5%)884 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years654 (31.1%)1,281 (61.0%)
35 to 44 Years579 (24.5%)1,489 (62.9%)
45 to 54 Years414 (17.7%)1,512 (64.7%)
55 to 64 Years615 (23.6%)1,868 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,514 (97.7%)1,834 (71.3%)
75 Years and over1,852 (100.0%)1,399 (75.5%)
Total8,770 (46.8%)12,368 (66.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Weirton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Weirton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years176 (12.8%)62 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years140 (7.3%)320 (19.8%)
35 to 64 Years373 (9.8%)712 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years430 (33.5%)289 (22.4%)
75 Years and over389 (57.2%)630 (53.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Weirton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Weirton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (2.1%)118 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years168 (4.4%)96 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years206 (16.1%)63 (4.9%)
75 Years and over150 (22.1%)316 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Weirton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years38 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years32 (1.7%)169 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years81 (2.1%)80 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years25 (1.9%)92 (7.1%)
75 Years and over22 (3.2%)71 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Weirton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years140 (10.2%)62 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years58 (3.0%)145 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (1.4%)334 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years31 (2.4%)43 (3.3%)
75 Years and over219 (32.2%)207 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Weirton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years47 (2.5%)185 (11.5%)
35 to 64 Years159 (4.2%)399 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years259 (20.2%)148 (11.5%)
75 Years and over251 (36.9%)354 (30.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Weirton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years74 (5.4%)3 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.6%)83 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years53 (1.4%)103 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years25 (1.9%)23 (1.8%)
75 Years and over108 (15.9%)165 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Weirton

Computing Device Access in Weirton

Computing Device Access in Weirton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,31472.1%
Smartphone7,28183.1%
Tablet4,89955.9%
No Computing Device6978.0%
Total8,762100.0%

Internet Access in Weirton

Internet Access in Weirton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.2%
Broadband Home6,69776.4%
Cellular Data Only8159.3%
Satellite Internet3694.2%
No Internet91910.5%
Total8,762100.0%

Weirton Summary

Weirton, West Virginia is a city located in the northern panhandle of the state, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the largest city in Hancock County. The city was founded in 1793 and incorporated in 1947.

History

Weirton was originally part of the Virginia Colony, and was settled by the Weir family in 1793. The family built a gristmill and a sawmill on the banks of the Ohio River, and the settlement was named Weirs Mill. The settlement grew slowly, and in 1839, the first post office was established. In 1849, the town was renamed Weirton, and in 1853, the first school was built.
In the late 19th century, Weirton began to experience rapid growth due to the steel industry. The Weirton Steel Company was founded in 1909, and the city was incorporated in 1947. The steel industry continued to be the main source of employment for the city until the late 20th century, when the industry began to decline.

Geography

Weirton is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is bordered by the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of West Virginia, and is part of the Appalachian Mountains.

Economy

Weirton’s economy is largely based on the steel industry. The Weirton Steel Company is the largest employer in the city, and is the largest steel mill in the United States. Other major employers in the city include the Weirton Medical Center, the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Weirton Area Board of Education.
The city also has a growing tourism industry, with attractions such as the Weirton Steel Museum, the Weirton Event Center, and the Weirton Area Historical Society.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Weirton was 19,746. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
The median household income in Weirton was $37,945, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Weirton?
Total Population of Weirton is 18,971.
What is the Total Male Population of Weirton?
Total Male Population of Weirton is 9,434.
What is the Total Female Population of Weirton?
Total Female Population of Weirton is 9,537.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Weirton?
There are 98.92 Males per 100 Females in Weirton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Weirton?
There are 101.09 Females per 100 Males in Weirton.
What is the Median Population Age in Weirton?
Median Population Age in Weirton is 45.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Weirton
Average Family Size in Weirton is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Weirton
Average Household Size in Weirton is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Weirton?
Per Capita income in Weirton is $35,662.
What is the Median Family Income in Weirton?
Median Family Income in Weirton is $72,141.
What is the Median Household income in Weirton?
Median Household Income in Weirton is $57,373.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Weirton?
Income or Wage Gap in Weirton is 39.1%.
Women in Weirton earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Weirton?
Family Income Deficit in Weirton is $10,831.
Families that are below poverty line in Weirton earn $10,831 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Weirton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Weirton is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Weirton?
There are 9,373 People in the Labor Forcein in Weirton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Weirton?
58.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Weirton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Weirton?
Unemployment Rate in Weirton is 7.8%.