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Ashland, OH vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling is 0% more densely populated than Ashland.
- People are 13.8% less likely to be married in Wheeling.
- The Median Age is 7.2 years older in Wheeling.
 Ashland, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,142329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 201020,526  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,419285,036,114
 Population - 199020,079  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-16.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-0.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,970.493.4
 Land Area11.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ashland, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Ashland, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 White91.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.5%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ashland, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.1%50.2%
 Never Married34.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households8,189  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,89680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,596  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews
tom · Ashland, OH
Very nice,homey small town-feels like home
Over 4 years ago

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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Mark · Ashland, OH
Bland, boring, cliquish, no culture and TOO remote
Over 6 years ago

I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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IDaveZ · Ashland, OH
Life in Ashland,Ohio
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews
Lisa · Lexington, KY
Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling?
Over 9 years ago

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Melissa · Wheeling, WV
Crime Rate
Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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Frank · Wheeling, WV
Wheeling after many years away
Over 13 years ago

My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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