How long is the commute from Weirton, WV?
Workers who live in Weirton, WV take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Weirton get to work
| Means of transportation | Weirton | Hancock County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±4.1 points) | 77.7% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±3.1 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±2.7 points) | 10.1% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Weirton, the average commute is lower than in Hancock County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Weirton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, Weirton ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 149 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Weirton
| Vehicles available | Weirton | Hancock County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±2.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±4.4 points) | 40.0% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% (±3.2 points) | 34.7% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±3.3 points) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Weirton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hancock County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Weirton
| Weirton | Hancock County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±2.7 points) | 10.1% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±2.4 points) | 91.6% (±1.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±2.6 points) | 87.7% (±2.1 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Weirton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hancock County (87.7%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Weirton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | — | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Toronto | 4.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Follansbee | 5.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Steubenville | 5.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Hanover Township (Washington County) | 5.7 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Mingo Junction | 6.3 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Hooverson Heights | 6.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Washington County) | 6.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Steubenville Township | 6.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steubenville, OH (18.1 minutes), Mingo Junction, OH (19.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hanover Township (Washington County), PA (31.5 minutes), Jefferson Township (Washington County), PA (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newell | 34.6 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Chester | 29.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Weirton | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | New Cumberland | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Weirton
How long is the average commute in Weirton?
Workers who live in Weirton, WV take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Weirton without a car?
8.5% of households in Weirton have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Weirton?
11.1% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Weirton worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weirton city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weirton city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weirton city, West Virginia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Weirton city, West Virginia (place:85156, in state:54).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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