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Wheeling, WV vs Starkville, MS

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Highlights
- Starkville is 0% more densely populated than Wheeling.
- People are 5.4% less likely to be married in Starkville.
- The Median Age is 16.6 years younger in Starkville.
 Wheeling, WVStarkville, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,578329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock2738.4
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 Population - 201028,398  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,869285,036,114
 Population - 199034,882  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-24.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock963.493.4
 Land Area13.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wheeling, WVStarkville, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Wheeling, WVStarkville, MSUnited States
 White89.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.3%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  Unlock2.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wheeling, WVStarkville, MSUnited States
 Married Population39.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.3%50.2%
 Never Married36.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.1%10.8%
 Widowed9.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.132.60
 Households11,737  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,96480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,841  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.5%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 Starkville    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Starkville has very little to offer as far as parks. However, there are several leagues available to keep the family busy. (baseball and soccer are the two big ones)  More

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On the average, daily traffic is fine. A downside to the traffic is there is a university in this small town. This means there are many different driving styles  More

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Over 18 years ago

Relocating 40 something with three children to Starkville. Looking for some feedback on quality of life, recreation and  More

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