Weirton, West Virginia
Weirton: City in West Virginia, United States
About
Weirton is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,746 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,068 inhabitants.
The city was created 77 years ago in 1946.
Quick Facts about Weirton
| Population : | 18,068 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Postal code : | 26062 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 49.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 755 feet / 230 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1947 (77 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:41:54 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 362 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Weirton is located at 40°25'8"N 80°35'22"W (40.4189600, -80.5895200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Weirton decreased by 9.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,648 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,524 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,447 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,323 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,130 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,866 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,653 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,446 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,266 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,068 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Weirton
1 Veterans Memorial Bridge
Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Weirton
1 Eat'n Park
226 Three Springs Dr, Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Tudor's Biscuit World
3620 Main St, Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bob Evans
140 Park Dr, Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Long John Silver's
3940 Main St, Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Huddle House
4150 Freedom Way, Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Weirton
1 Holiday Inn Weirton - Steubenville Area, an IHG Hotel
350 Three Springs Dr, Weirton, WV 26062, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Weirton (19)
People born in Weirton, including economist Jerry A. Hausman, Union Army soldier James J. Andrews, French actress Lee Delong, .
List
- Ron Williams (American basketball player) he was born in 24/09/1944
- Dana Williams (American baseball player) he was born in 20/03/1963
- Gary Jeter (Player of American football (1955-2016)) he was born in 24/01/1955
- Jack Yost (American politician) he was born in 12/10/1945
- Joe DeLong (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1972
- Roxann Robinson (Virginia politician) she was born in 11/01/1956
- Karen Staley (American singer)
- Ronnie Jones (American politician) he was born in 09/11/1953
- Randy Swartzmiller (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1960
- Kevin Miller (American football player) he was born in 21/03/1955
- Carl Fodor (American football player) he was born in 06/11/1963
- Mary Louise Kolanko (baseball player (1932-2007)) she was born in 16/05/1932
- Jordan Lane (American movie actor) he was born in 30/06/1972
- Joanna Bernabei-McNamee (basketball player (1975-)) she was born in 01/01/1975
- John Stock (American-football player (1933-)) he was born in 07/03/1933
- Ron Williams (basketball player (1944-2004))
Schools in Weirton
College & universities near Weirton, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205957 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville (OH) | 43952-1763 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Weirton, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Chester | 2,313 | City in West Virginia, USA |
| Newell | 1,376 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| New Cumberland | 994 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Weirton distances to largest West Virginia cities
