Clarksburg is a city located in Harrison County West Virginia. Clarksburg has a 2024 population of 15,312. Clarksburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,019 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarksburg is $60,232 with a poverty rate of 21.68%. The median age in Clarksburg is 39.7 years: 39 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarksburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,718 | 92.12% |
| Two or more races | 722 | 4.52% |
| Black or African American | 402 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,650 | 2.36 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 3,203 | 1.16 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 2,355 | 3.33 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Female | 795 | 4.08 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Male | 297 | 3.04 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,503 | 13.68% |
| Associates Degree | 918 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,397 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,187 | 10.8% |
| High School Graduate | 3,909 | 35.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 225 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 1,849 | 16.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,163 | 8,562 | 2,506 |
| Black | 361 | 300 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 331 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 136 | 34 |
| Native American | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,578 | $50,000 | $43,697 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,288 | $59,479 | $54,593 |
| High School Graduate | $31,086 | $38,438 | $20,381 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,096 | $21,127 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,690 | $40,344 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $34,922 | $48,563 | $27,897 |
$34,690
Average Earnings
$40,344
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.33% of Clarksburg residents speak only English, while 1.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,447 | 3,007 | 20.81% |
| Multiple | 717 | 200 | 27.89% |
| Black | 398 | 156 | 39.2% |
| Hispanic | 308 | 67 | 21.75% |
| Other | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| Native | 42 | 10 | 23.81% |
21.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.18%
Male Poverty Rate
24.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarksburg is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarksburg is White, with 20.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.82% |
| High School | 20.46% |
| Some College | 13.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.37% |
| Female Employed | 10.35% |
| Male Employed | 8.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,786 | $73,766 |
| Households | $46,595 | $60,232 |
| Married Families | $81,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,509 | $43,712 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
872
Number of Veterans
843
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 344 |
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 306 |
| 75+ | 215 |
| 55 to 64 | 200 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 821 | 7.2% |
| Black | 33 | 9.14% |
| Native American | 18 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 6.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.5%
Born in Clarksburg
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.61% of Clarksburg residents were born in the United States, with 76.5% having been born in West Virginia. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,429 | -176 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 14,605 | -177 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 14,782 | -177 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 14,959 | -176 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 15,135 | -177 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 15,312 | -177 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 15,489 | -112 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 15,601 | -261 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 15,862 | -157 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 16,019 | 436 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 15,583 | -143 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 15,726 | -167 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 15,893 | -251 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 16,144 | -115 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 16,259 | -111 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 16,370 | -131 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 16,501 | -131 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 16,632 | -130 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 16,762 | -70 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 16,832 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,743 | -1,316 | -7.29% |
| 1990 | 18,059 | -4,312 | -19.27% |
| 1980 | 22,371 | -2,493 | -10.03% |
| 1970 | 24,864 | -3,248 | -11.55% |
| 1960 | 28,112 | -3,902 | -12.19% |
| 1950 | 32,014 | 1,435 | 4.69% |
| 1940 | 30,579 | 1,713 | 5.93% |
| 1930 | 28,866 | 997 | 3.58% |
| 1920 | 27,869 | 18,668 | 202.89% |
| 1910 | 9,201 | 5,151 | 127.19% |
| 1900 | 4,050 | 1,042 | 34.64% |
| 1890 | 3,008 | -11,421 | -79.15% |