Demographics in Wheeling, WV

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wheeling?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

26,670

Male

12,550

47.1%

Female

14,120

52.9%

Median Age

44.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

89.4%

Black

4.4%

Hispanic

1.5%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More

5.3%

Other

0.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

23.5%

High School or Higher

46.8%

Foreign Born

2.6%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

35.5%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wheeling, WV has a population of 26,670 with a median age of 44.8. The racial makeup is 89.4% White, 1.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Black. About 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.6%.