Parkersburg is a city located in Wood County West Virginia. Parkersburg has a 2024 population of 28,812. Parkersburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,664 in 2020.
The average household income in Parkersburg is $59,172 with a poverty rate of 22.94%. The median age in Parkersburg is 42 years: 40 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parkersburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,832 | 93.76% |
| Two or more races | 907 | 3.06% |
| Black or African American | 566 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 279 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.06% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,302 | 2.2 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 6,070 | 1.13 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 4,728 | 3.03 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 1,690 | 3.25 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 814 | 3.18 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,144 | 10.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,101 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,270 | 10.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,381 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 8,344 | 39.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 694 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 4,388 | 20.58% |
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 | 20,056 | 17,450 | 3,423 |
| 2+ Races | 410 | 357 | 40 |
| Black | 336 | 324 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 240 | 227 | 38 |
| Asian | 229 | 157 | 135 |
| Islander | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,216 | $53,889 | $36,180 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,134 | $69,886 | $54,338 |
| High School Graduate | $29,732 | $34,875 | $22,017 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,540 | $24,255 | $21,404 |
| Overall | $32,544 | $37,635 | $28,731 |
| Some College | $30,702 | $30,096 | $30,833 |
$32,544
Average Earnings
$37,635
Average Male
$28,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.69% of Parkersburg residents speak only English, while 2.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,124 | 5,822 | 21.46% |
| Multiple | 907 | 373 | 41.12% |
| Black | 536 | 231 | 43.1% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 219 | 50.81% |
| Islander | 82 | 82 | 100% |
22.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.61%
Male Poverty Rate
24.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parkersburg is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parkersburg is White, with 21.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.86% |
| High School | 20.69% |
| Some College | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.94% |
| Female Employed | 12.83% |
| Male Employed | 11.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,196 | $74,378 |
| Households | $41,921 | $59,172 |
| Married Families | $74,632 | $90,468 |
| Non Families | $28,687 | $36,961 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,373
Number of Veterans
2,251
Male Veterans
122
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 741 |
| Second Gulf War | 336 |
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| Korea | 209 |
| World War II | 65 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 624 |
| 55 to 64 | 595 |
| 65 to 74 | 539 |
| 35 to 54 | 420 |
| 18 to 34 | 195 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,327 | 10.42% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 17.42% |
| Black | 25 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 4.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
73.75%
Born in Parkersburg
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
98.63% of Parkersburg residents were born in the United States, with 73.75% having been born in West Virginia. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,747 | -213 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 27,960 | -213 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 28,173 | -213 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 28,386 | -213 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 28,599 | -213 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 28,812 | -213 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 29,025 | -183 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 29,208 | -249 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 29,457 | -207 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 29,664 | 309 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 29,355 | -352 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 29,707 | -401 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 30,108 | -293 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 30,401 | -320 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 30,721 | -144 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 30,865 | -103 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 30,968 | -101 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 31,069 | -140 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 31,209 | -54 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 31,263 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,099 | -763 | -2.25% |
| 1990 | 33,862 | -6,084 | -15.23% |
| 1980 | 39,946 | -4,262 | -9.64% |
| 1970 | 44,208 | -589 | -1.31% |
| 1960 | 44,797 | 15,113 | 50.91% |
| 1950 | 29,684 | -419 | -1.39% |
| 1940 | 30,103 | 480 | 1.62% |
| 1930 | 29,623 | 9,573 | 47.75% |
| 1920 | 20,050 | 2,208 | 12.38% |
| 1910 | 17,842 | 6,139 | 52.46% |
| 1900 | 11,703 | 3,295 | 39.19% |
| 1890 | 8,408 | 1,826 | 27.74% |
| 1880 | 6,582 | 1,036 | 18.68% |
| 1870 | 5,546 | -22,201 | -80.01% |