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Salisbury, MD vs Wheeling, WV

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- Wheeling is 0% more densely populated than Salisbury.
- People are 39.2% more likely to be married in Wheeling.
- The Median Age is 13.5 years older in Wheeling.
 Salisbury, MDWheeling, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,142329,725,481
 Female Population54.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 201030,386  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,419285,036,114
 Population - 199020,592  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-16.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now60.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,970.493.4
 Land Area13.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salisbury, MDWheeling, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Salisbury, MDWheeling, WVUnited States
 White46.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.5%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salisbury, MDWheeling, WVUnited States
 Married Population28.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.1%50.2%
 Never Married51.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households13,171  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,89680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,278  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  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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