Wheeling, WV Metro Area is a vibrant community with a population of 140,333 and a population density of 145.45 people per square mile. The area is home to many locally owned businesses such as the Schmooz Sports Bar & Grill, Thistle Boutique, and Wheeling Coffee & Spice Company. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities including hiking along the Ohio River Trail System or visiting Oglebay Resort's acclaimed Good Zoo. There are also several organizations in the area that cater to different demographics such as the Wheeling Senior Center and Oglebay Institute’s Mansion Museum. For sports fans, there are plenty of local sporting events to attend each year such as the OVAC Football Championship at Wheeling Island Stadium or the annual Hillsmen Highland Games held at Oglebay Park.
The population in Wheeling Metro Area is 140,333. There are 149 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wheeling Metro Area is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wheeling Metro Area is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wheeling Metro Area
- 48.0% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 26.3% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wheeling Metro Area
- 93.6% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander