Demographics & People — Weirton, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,785 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
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| Median Age | 47.4 |
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| Total Households | 8,646 |
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| Family Households | 4,874 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1113 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,156 |
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| Black or African American | 506 |
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| Asian | 155 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 395 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 164 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,997 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,476 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,464 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Weirton, West Virginia.
