The Weirton-Steubenville Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is part of the Pittsburgh Tri-State area (CSA).[1] Weirton-Steubenville consists of two counties in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and one in Ohio, anchored by the cities of Weirton, West Virginia, and Steubenville, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 132,008 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 120,929).[2]
As of the census[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% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,110.
Aliquippa • Brentwood • Center Township • Derry Township • Elizabeth Township • Franklin Park • Harrison Township • Hopewell Township • Jeannette • Lower Burrell • Mount Pleasant Township • Munhall • New Kensington • North Fayette Township • North Strabane Township • North Union Township • North Versailles Township • Robinson Township • Rostraver Township • South Fayette Township • South Park Township • South Union Township • Uniontown • West Deer Township • Whitehall
