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Jim Thorpe, PA vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling is 0% more densely populated than Jim Thorpe.
- People are 13.6% less likely to be married in Wheeling.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years younger in Wheeling.
 Jim Thorpe, PAWheeling, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,142329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 20104,782  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,419285,036,114
 Population - 19905,048  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-16.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-7.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,970.493.4
 Land Area14.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jim Thorpe, PAWheeling, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  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 5414.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6411.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Jim Thorpe, PAWheeling, WVUnited States
 White92.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.5%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jim Thorpe, PAWheeling, WVUnited States
 Married Population46.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.1%50.2%
 Never Married30.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed11.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households1,956  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,89680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children16.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households701  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children24.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

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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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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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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