Demographics & People — Weirton, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,785 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
| Median Age | 47.4 |
| Total Households | 8,646 |
| Family Households | 4,874 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1113 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,156 |
| Black or African American | 506 |
| Asian | 155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 395 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,557 |
| Italian | 3,569 |
| German | 3,398 |
| Irish | 3,344 |
| Other groups | 2,178 |
| English | 1,944 |
| Polish | 1,627 |
| American | 597 |
| Croatian | 459 |
| Welsh | 449 |
Language
| English Only | 17,399 |
| Spanish | 164 |
| Population 5+ | 17,997 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,476 |
| Population 18+ | 15,464 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Weirton, West Virginia.