Weirton City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 20411 people in the city, organized into 8958 households, and 5881 families living in the city. The population density was 1142.2 people per square mile (441.01/km˛), giving it the 142nd most densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 9546 housing units at an average density of 534.2 per square mile (206.26/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.25 persons, and the average family size was 2.79 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males. The median age of the city's population was 43.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Weirton City was 42 and 44.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 94.52% White, 3.86% Black or African American, 0.11% American Indian, 0.59% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 0.77% from two or more races and 0.14% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $35212, it is the 43rd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42466, making it the 52nd highest city by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $18853, making it the 56th highest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income was $19616, The median income for males was $29982, compared to $13402 for females.
In 2000, 4168 pupils and students, of which 48.75% are male and 51.25% are female, 20.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.39% nursery or pri school, 7.56% kindergarten, 43.33% elementary school, 25.02% high school and 16.7% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 20411 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 20411 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 20366 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 20127 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 19890 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 19679 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 19471 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 19308 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 19067 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 18823 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18748 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 114 | 194 | 308 |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 169 | 315 |
| Elementary school | 961 | 845 | 1806 |
| High school | 524 | 519 | 1043 |
| College or graduate school | 287 | 409 | 696 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton city, West Virginia | $35212 | $42466 | $18853 |
| Hancock County, West Virginia | $33759 | $40719 | $17724 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |