Clarksburg, WV

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2023 Population

15,829

0.926% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.9

0.504% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.2%

6.92% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$46,859

0.567% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$114,600

3.62% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,847

6.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Clarksburg, WV had a population of 15.8k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $46,859. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clarksburg, WV declined from 15,977 to 15,829, a −0.926% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,595 to $46,859, a 0.567% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clarksburg, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.61%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.531%).

None of the households in Clarksburg, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Clarksburg, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clarksburg, WV are Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy (29 degrees awarded in 2022) and United Technical Center (19 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clarksburg, WV was $114,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Clarksburg, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Clarksburg, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Clarksburg, WV is home to a population of 15.8k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.6% of Clarksburg, WV residents were born outside of the country (95 people).

In 2023, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.2k people) in Clarksburg, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 690 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 449 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Clarksburg, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clarksburg, WV was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clarksburg, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clarksburg, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 343
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
690 ± 223
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
449 ± 223

2.63%

Hispanic Population

416 people

2.63% of the people in Clarksburg, WV are hispanic (416 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clarksburg, WV as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

95 people

0.394%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

63 people

As of 2023, 0.6% of Clarksburg, WV residents (95 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clarksburg, WV was 0.394%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clarksburg, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
362 ± 112
Gulf War (1990s)
159 ± 91
Gulf War (2001-)
118 ± 78

Clarksburg, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clarksburg, WV employs 6.85k people. The largest industries in Clarksburg, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,159 people), Retail Trade (987 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (971 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,297), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,500), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,500).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.85k

2023 Value

± 663

6.72%

1 Year growth

± 13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clarksburg, WV grew at a rate of 6.72%, from 6.42k employees to 6.85k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clarksburg, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (790 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (782 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (724 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clarksburg, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.85k

2023 Value

± 663

6.72%

1 Year growth

± 13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clarksburg, WV grew at a rate of 6.72%, from 6.42k employees to 6.85k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clarksburg, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,159 people), Retail Trade (987 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (971 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clarksburg, WV, though some of these residents may live in Clarksburg, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,810

Median earning men ± $3,011

$31,377

Median earning women ± $5,942

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,098), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,568), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,519), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,438), and Public Administration ($55,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clarksburg, WV awarded 48 degrees. The student population of Clarksburg, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 89 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clarksburg, WV are White (48 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Clarksburg, WV by number of degrees awarded are Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy (29 and 60.4%) and United Technical Center (19 and 39.6%).

The most popular majors in Clarksburg, WV are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (19 and 39.6%), General Cosmetology (10 and 20.8%), and Massage Therapy (10 and 20.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Clarksburg, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 96 (7.29% men and 92.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 96 students enrolled in Clarksburg, WV, 7.29% men and 92.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 90 records, of which 93.3% were women and 6.67% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
19 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clarksburg, WV was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Clarksburg, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
29 degrees awarded
United Technical Center
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy with 29 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clarksburg, WV, which is 0.297 times less than the 37 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 48 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($4,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, less-than 2-year ($3,083) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clarksburg, WV was $114,600 in 2023, which is 0.378 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $110,600 to $114,600, a 3.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Clarksburg, WV is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clarksburg, WV have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clarksburg, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clarksburg, WV is $46,859. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Clarksburg, WV was Census Tract 304 with a value of $60,893, followed by Census Tract 311 and Census Tract 306.01, with respective values of $59,318 and $51,563.

Housing

Property

$114,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,963

$4,206

Median Property Taxes

±$500

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clarksburg, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clarksburg, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2023

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.8% of the housing units in Clarksburg, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clarksburg, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 304
Census Tract 311
Census Tract 306.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clarksburg, WV was Census Tract 304 with a value of $60,893, followed by Census Tract 311 and Census Tract 306.01, with respective values of $59,318 and $51,563.

The following map shows all of the places in Clarksburg, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,859

Median Household Income

± $3,502

6.7k

Number of Households

± 641

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.7k households in Clarksburg, WV grew to $46,859 from the previous year's value of $46,595.

The following chart displays the households in Clarksburg, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clarksburg, WV is from Clarksburg, WV.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Clarksburg, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Walked (8.67%)

In 2023, 71.5% of workers in Clarksburg, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who walked to work (8.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clarksburg, WV have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Clarksburg, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clarksburg, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clarksburg, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clarksburg, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clarksburg, WV (3.62k out of 15.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clarksburg, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Clarksburg, WV has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 34.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see 769 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.56% decrease from the previous year (841 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1068 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 356 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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769 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, WV

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see an average of 769 patients per year. This represents a 8.56% decrease from the previous year (841 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harrison County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.19%

Uninsured

31.9%

Employer Coverage

34.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clarksburg, WV grew by 9.6% from 7.47% to 8.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clarksburg, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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