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| Weirton–Steubenville, WV–OH Metropolitan Statistical Area | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio West Virginia |
| Largest city | Weirton |
| Other cities | Steubenville Toronto Wintersville Mingo Junction |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,715 sq mi (4,440 km2) |
| Population | |
• Total | 116,903 |
| • Rank | 334th in the U.S. |
| • Density | 480/sq mi (185/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
TheWeirton–Steubenville, WV–OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as theUpper Ohio Valley, is ametropolitan statistical area consisting of two counties in theNorthern Panhandle ofWest Virginia and one inOhio, anchored by the cities ofWeirton andSteubenville. As of the2020 census, the MSA had a population of 116,903.[1] This puts it at334th largest in the United States. It is also included in the largerPittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton, PA–OH–WV Combined Statistical Area.
Centered around theOhio River, the Upper Ohio Valley was historically a manufacturing center of the United States due to its strategic transportation location.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1950 | 157,787 | — | |
| 1960 | 167,756 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 165,627 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 163,099 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 142,523 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 132,008 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 124,454 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 116,903 | −6.1% | |
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As of thecensus[3] of 2000, there were 132,008 people, 54,491 households, and 37,250 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 94.50%White, 3.91%African American, 0.16%Native American, 0.34%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.19% fromother races, and 0.88% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.61% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $32,531, and the median income for a family was $39,825. Males had a median income of $34,998 versus $19,729 for females. Theper capita income for the MSA was $17,110.
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