Wheeling, WV Demographics

A map of Wheeling's Population by Race

Wheeling, West Virginia had a population of 27,052 in 2020. It was 86.0% White, 5.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wheeling, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wheeling's White Population

23,265 residents of Wheeling identify as White, or 86.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is ranked #376 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wheeling is more White than neighboring Martins Ferry (85.9% White), and Bridgeport (83.4% White). Wheeling is less White than neighboring Bethlehem (92.6% White), Clearview (96.2% White), and Brookside (89.6% White).

Wheeling's Black Population

1,474 residents of Wheeling identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wheeling is more Black than neighboring Bethlehem (1.1% Black), Martins Ferry (5.1% Black), Clearview (0.2% Black), and Brookside (3% Black). Wheeling is less Black than neighboring Bridgeport (6.8% Black).

Wheeling's Asian Population

287 residents of Wheeling identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wheeling is more Asian than neighboring Bethlehem (0.8% Asian), Martins Ferry (0.2% Asian), Bridgeport (1% Asian), Clearview (0% Asian), and Brookside (0.7% Asian).

Wheeling's Hispanic Population

455 residents of Wheeling identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is ranked #118 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wheeling is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethlehem (1.5% Hispanic), Martins Ferry (1.4% Hispanic), Bridgeport (1.4% Hispanic), and Clearview (0.8% Hispanic). Wheeling is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookside (2% Hispanic).

Wheeling's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Wheeling identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wheeling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (0.1% Native American/Other). Wheeling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethlehem (0.6% Native American/Other), Martins Ferry (0.6% Native American/Other), Clearview (1.7% Native American/Other), and Brookside (0.7% Native American/Other).

Wheeling's Multiracial Population

1,428 residents of Wheeling identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wheeling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Wheeling is ranked #80 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wheeling is more Multiracial than neighboring Bethlehem (3.5% Multiracial), Clearview (1.1% Multiracial), and Brookside (3.9% Multiracial). Wheeling is less Multiracial than neighboring Martins Ferry (7% Multiracial), and Bridgeport (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.