Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling: City in West Virginia
About
Wheeling is a city located in the county of Ohio in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,486 and a population density of 687 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,283 inhabitants.
The city was created 255 years ago in 1768.
Quick Facts about Wheeling
| Population : | 26,283 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Ohio County |
| Postal code : | 26003 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 41.47 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,299 feet / 396, 209 meters |
| Capital city : | Wheeling is capital of Ohio County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1769 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:26:37 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 634 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wheeling is located at 40°3'50"N 80°43'15"W (40.0639600, -80.7209100).
Wheeling map
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- Official Website
Official website of Wheeling
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wheeling decreased by 8.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,486 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,180 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,041 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,905 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,604 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,502 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,287 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,863 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,650 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,430 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,283 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wheeling
1 Heritage Port
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2 Wheeling Park
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3 Oglebay Good Zoo
345 Zoo Cir, Wheeling, WV 26003, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Wheeling City Centre Market
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5 Mount Wood Overlook
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Other Places in Wheeling
1 Wheeling City Manager
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2 Wheeling City Clerk
1500 Chapline St # 303, Wheeling, WV 26003 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Wheeling (171)
People born in Wheeling, including politician Lewis Steenrod, actor and country music singer, born in 1961 John Corbett, 19th-century attorney and politician from New York George Taylor, .
List
- Joyce DeWitt (American actress) she was born in 23/04/1949
- A. C. Schiffler (American politician (1889-1970)) he was born in 10/08/1889
- Chuck Howley (American football player) he was born in 28/06/1936
- Billy Cox (American musician) he was born in 18/10/1941
- George Herbig (American astronomer) he was born in 02/01/1920
- Dustin Nippert (American baseball player) he was born in 06/05/1981
- Isaac P. Walker (American politician (1815-1872)) he was born in 02/11/1815
- James H. Kindelberger (American businessman) he was born in 08/05/1895
- Bernard William Schmitt (Catholic bishop) he was born in 17/08/1928
- Bill Mazeroski (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 05/09/1936
- Joseph M. Devine (American politician (1861-1938)) he was born in 15/03/1861
- Walter L. Fisher (American politician (1862-1935)) he was born in 04/07/1862
- Andy Tonkovich (American basketball player) he was born in 01/11/1922
- Carl G. Bachmann (American politician (1890-1980)) he was born in 14/05/1890
- Chu Berry (American musician) he was born in 13/09/1908
- David McKinley (American politician) he was born in 28/03/1947
- John Seaton Robinson (American politician (1856-1903)) he was born in 04/05/1856
- Philip B. Crosty (Quality guru) he was born in 18/06/1926
Schools in Wheeling
College & universities near Wheeling, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201982 | Scott College of Cosmetology | Wheeling (WV) | 26003 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wheeling, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Wheeling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Wheeling Post Office | Wheeling (WV) | 26003 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wheeling , Illinois city in West Virginia with a population of 38,958 people.
- Wheeling , Missouri City in Livingston County, Missouri, United States with a population of 263 people.
Other cities in Ohio County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ohio County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | 1,443 | Town in Ohio County, West Virginia |
| Triadelphia | 750 | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Clearview | 481 | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Valley Grove | 349 | City in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wheeling distances to largest West Virginia cities
