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Crime in Weirton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Weirton. Key points include:
There were 85 total crimes in Weirton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Weirton is 468.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Weirton is 137.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Weirton is 330.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Weirton is -77.90% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Weirton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Weirton / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 85 | 468.3 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 137.7 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 82.6 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 60 | 330.6 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 60 | 330.6 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 78.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Weirton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Weirton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Weirton is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Weirton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Weirton is $147,088.
The median income in Weirton is $59,575.
Weirton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Weirton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Weirton | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Weirton, WV Weather
The average high in Weirton is 61.3° and the average low is 41.7°.
There are 86.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.3 inches of precipitation each year with 23.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Weirton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 86.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Weirton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Weirton
The current population in Weirton is 18,647. The population has decreased 5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,647 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 18,785 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 18,971 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 19,150 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 18,458 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 18,670 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 18,894 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 19,081 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 19,307 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 19,432 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,523 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 19,634 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 19,664 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,719 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 19,753 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Weirton
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Weirton is:
89.3% White with 16,645 White residents.
2.6% African American with 492 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 235 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 53 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 776 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 446 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Weirton | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Weirton
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Weirton is 49.6% female with 9,254 female residents.
Weirton is 50.4% male with 9,392 male residents.
| Gender | Weirton | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Weirton for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Weirton completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Weirton completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Weirton completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Weirton completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Weirton completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Weirton completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Weirton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Weirton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Weirton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Weirton | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Weirton, West Virginia
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4.0% of households in Weirton earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Weirton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.7% of households in Weirton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Weirton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Weirton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.3% of households in Weirton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Weirton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Weirton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Weirton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.1% of households in Weirton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Weirton | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
