Wheeling West Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Wheeling West Virginia metro area was $52,728 in 2021, the latest figures available. Wheeling median household income is $1,480 higher than the median West Virginia household income and $16,989 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Wheeling median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Wheeling are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Wheeling West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| West Virginia | $51,248 | -2.17% | +7.71% |
| Wheeling | $52,728 | -2.34% | -1.77% |
Trends in Wheeling, WV Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Wheeling is $52,728. Real median household income peaked in 2015 at $54,579 and is now $1,851 (3.39%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Wheeling, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Wheeling
| Date | US | West Virginia | Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $51,248 | $52,728 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $52,386 | $53,993 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $51,769 | $53,454 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $47,579 | $53,677 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $48,045 | $54,537 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $48,983 | $49,825 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $48,052 | $54,579 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $47,036 | $46,887 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $48,058 | $46,935 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $47,520 | $49,271 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $46,458 | $48,388 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $47,388 | $49,380 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $48,545 | $46,431 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $46,523 | $47,329 |
Wheeling Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Wheeling was $75,321 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia family income, Wheeling median family income is $8,652 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Wheeling will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Wheeling West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| West Virginia | $66,669 | -0.16% | +7.05% |
| Wheeling | $75,321 | +0.56% | +14.79% |
Trends in Wheeling, WV Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $75,321, the median family income for Wheeling was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Wheeling, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Wheeling
| Date | US | West Virginia | Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $66,669 | $75,321 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $66,774 | $74,902 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $64,560 | $71,850 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $62,276 | $65,617 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $61,990 | $71,747 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,020 | $69,240 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $61,140 | $71,258 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $60,043 | $62,336 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $60,107 | $64,446 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,671 | $60,648 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $59,992 | $65,188 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $60,330 | $63,930 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $60,699 | $58,040 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $59,552 | $62,276 |
Wheeling Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Wheeling was $32,984 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia per capita income, Wheeling median per capita income is $2,789 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Wheeling will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Wheeling West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| West Virginia | $30,195 | +0.10% | +6.90% |
| Wheeling | $32,984 | -0.46% | +16.68% |
Trends in Wheeling, WV Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Wheeling is $32,984. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $33,136 and is now $152 (0.46%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Wheeling, West Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wheeling
| Date | US | West Virginia | Wheeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,195 | $32,984 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,166 | $33,136 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $29,086 | $32,143 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,246 | $28,268 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,055 | $30,178 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $27,965 | $29,373 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $26,919 | $30,657 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $26,021 | $26,975 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $26,979 | $28,277 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,493 | $27,079 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,632 | $26,472 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $26,943 | $27,474 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $26,747 | $28,525 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $26,722 | $27,496 |
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