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Wheeling, WV vs Potomac, MD

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- Potomac is 0% more densely populated than Wheeling.
- People are 65.4% more likely to be married in Potomac.
- The Median Age is 3.0 years older in Potomac.
 Wheeling, WVPotomac, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,891329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
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 Population - 201028,398  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock44,822285,036,114
 Population - 199034,882  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-24.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,865.793.4
 Land Area13.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wheeling, WVPotomac, MDUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Wheeling, WVPotomac, MDUnited States
 White89.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.8%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock10.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wheeling, WVPotomac, MDUnited States
 Married Population39.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock65.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock34.0%50.2%
 Never Married36.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.5%10.8%
 Widowed9.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households11,737  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,11580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,841  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.1%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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