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Wheeling, WV vs Covington, LA

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- Covington is 0% more densely populated than Wheeling.
- People are 38.0% more likely to be married in Covington.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years younger in Covington.
 Wheeling, WVCovington, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,155329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 201028,398  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock8,483285,036,114
 Population - 199034,882  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-24.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,387.693.4
 Land Area13.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wheeling, WVCovington, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Wheeling, WVCovington, LAUnited States
 White89.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock14.4%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wheeling, WVCovington, LAUnited States
 Married Population39.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.9%50.2%
 Never Married36.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.4%10.8%
 Widowed9.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households11,737  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,84180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,841  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.1%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews
Michele · Bush, LA
Becoming Like a Mini-New Orleans
Over 15 years ago

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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cd · Bush, LA
Quality of Life
Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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laura  · New Orleans, LA
Entertainment center
Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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