Wheeling, West Virginia

Wheeling is a city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is in both Ohio County and Marshall County. It is the county seat of Ohio County.[4] Wheeling is the main city of the Wheeling Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city had 27,052 people as of the 2020 census.[2] It was previously home to the Wheeling Stogies minor league baseball team.

Wheeling, West Virginia
City
Downtown Wheeling and the Ohio River as viewed from Wheeling Island in 2006
Downtown Wheeling and the Ohio River as viewed from Wheeling Island in 2006
Flag of Wheeling, West Virginia
Flag
Nickname: 
The Friendly City
Interactive map of Wheeling
Wheeling is located in West Virginia
Wheeling
Wheeling
Wheeling is located in the United States
Wheeling
Wheeling
Coordinates: 40°4′13″N 80°41′55″W
Country United States
State West Virginia
CountyOhio, Marshall
Settled1769
Established1806
Incorporated1836
Area
[1]
 • City16.00 sq mi (41.43 km2)
 • Land13.78 sq mi (35.68 km2)
 • Water2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2)  13.87%
Elevation
687–1,300 ft (209–396 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • City27,052
 • Density1,700/sq mi (650/km2)
 • Urban
81,249 (US: 353rd)
 • Metro
145,205 (US: 288th)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
26003
Area code304
FIPS code54-86452
GNIS feature ID1548994[3]
Websitewww.wheelingwv.gov

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. "QuickFacts: Wheeling city, West Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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