City · West Virginia
Weirton, West Virginia
Weirton, city, mostly in Hancock County (79.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Brooke County, West Virginia. Weirton had 18,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,163 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,647 (±41). GEOID 5485156.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,163 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,647 ±41
Median household income
$59,575
±$5,465 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$133,500
±$13,196 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$746
±$31 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Weirton and what county is it in?
Weirton is a city mostly in Hancock County (79.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Brooke County, West Virginia. It covers 18.1 square miles of land, 1,061 residents per square mile in 2020.
Weirton is in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 15,272 | 79.7% |
| Brooke County | 3,891 | 20.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Weirton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,133 people lived in Weirton on July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 19,163 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,647 (±41).
| Measure | Weirton | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,647 ±41 | 28,431 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,707 ±345 | 12,824 | +701 |
| Average household size | 2.11 ±0.08 | 2.19 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 9,476 ±324 | 14,194 | +663 |
Weirton's population since 2000
From 20,411 in 2000 to 18,133 in 2025: down 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Weirton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Weirton?
The median resident of Weirton is 47.4 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Weirton | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 ±2.7 | 47.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±1.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% ±1.7 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±1.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.3% ±1.6 pts | 92.0% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±1.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0% ±2.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.2 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±3.1 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±1.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Weirton earn?
Half of Weirton's 8,707 households earn less than $59,575 a year (±$5,465), against $61,466 in Hancock County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $60,914 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Weirton | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,575 ±$5,465 | $61,466 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,028 ±$6,895 | $81,029 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,611 ±$3,442 | $37,064 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±2.9 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±7.8 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3% ±2.6 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% ±2.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±2.6 pts | 87.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Weirton?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Weirton's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,500 by its owner (±$13,196). The median renter pays $746 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Weirton | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,500 ±$13,196 | $130,800 | +$16,830 |
| Median gross rent | $746 ±$31 | $771 | −$120 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8% ±7.3 pts | 42.5% | +17.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,002 ±$63 | $1,007 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3% ±4.0 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.7% ±4.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 9,476 ±324 | 14,194 | +663 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±4.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6% ±3.1 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.2% ±2.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±2.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Weirton building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Weirton in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Weirton work and get to work?
78.2% of Weirton's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Weirton | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5% ±2.9 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±2.1 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±4.1 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1% ±2.7 pts | 10.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±1.9 | 25.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Weirton?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Weirton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,721 (Tract 311.03) to $70,458 (Tract 207).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206Hancock County | 4,332 | $61,970 |
| Tract 207Hancock County | 4,205 | $70,458 |
| Tract 214Hancock County | 3,255 | $66,400 |
| Tract 213Hancock County | 3,097 | $52,544 |
| Tract 311.03Brooke County | 2,486 | $41,721 |
| Tract 311.04Brooke County | 2,292 | $56,719 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Weirton) · Census block assignment files
How does Weirton compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Weirton is the 2,089th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Weirton ranks 61st of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 146 |
| Median household income | 61st | 138 |
| Per capita income | 31st | 144 |
| Median home value | 71st | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 88th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 88th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd | 135 |
| Median age | 34th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 146 |
| Work from home | 30th | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 145 |
Weirton's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Weirton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Weirton?
8 of the 57 figures for Weirton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Weirton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Weirton.