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Lima, OH vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling is 0% more densely populated than Lima.
- People are 22.6% more likely to be married in Wheeling.
- The Median Age is 9.3 years older in Wheeling.
 Lima, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,142329,725,481
 Female Population47.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 201038,572  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,419285,036,114
 Population - 199045,549  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-16.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-20.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,970.493.4
 Land Area13.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lima, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Lima, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 White61.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.5%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lima, OHWheeling, WVUnited States
 Married Population32.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.1%50.2%
 Never Married45.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households14,156  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,89680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,168  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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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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