Clarksburg, WV

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2021 Population

16,085

2.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

2.32% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.1%

3.83% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,254

2.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$92,100

3.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,732

1.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Clarksburg, WV had a population of 16.1k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $42,254. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clarksburg, WV grew from 15,743 to 16,085, a 2.17% increase and its median household income grew from $41,226 to $42,254, a 2.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clarksburg, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.485%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.479%).

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 (30 degrees awarded in 2021) and United Technical Center (21 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clarksburg, WV was $92,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Clarksburg, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 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 16.1k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.361% of Clarksburg, WV residents were born outside of the country (58 people).

In 2021, there were 25.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.9k people) in Clarksburg, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 577 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 385 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Clarksburg, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clarksburg, WV was 99.8%, 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)
14.9k ± 257
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
577 ± 208
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
385 ± 145

0.926%

Hispanic Population

149 people

0.926% of the people in Clarksburg, WV are hispanic (149 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

0.361%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

0.21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33 people

As of 2021, 0.361% of Clarksburg, WV residents (58 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clarksburg, WV was 0.21%, 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
300 ± 106
Korea
140 ± 84
Gulf War (1990s)
91 ± 70

Clarksburg, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clarksburg, WV employs 6.73k people. The largest industries in Clarksburg, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,193 people), Retail Trade (979 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (663 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,033), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,929), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,929).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.73k

2021 Value

± 620

1.74%

1 Year growth

± 12.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clarksburg, WV grew at a rate of 1.74%, from 6.62k employees to 6.73k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clarksburg, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (869 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (607 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (564 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.73k

2021 Value

± 620

1.74%

1 Year growth

± 12.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clarksburg, WV grew at a rate of 1.74%, from 6.62k employees to 6.73k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clarksburg, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,193 people), Retail Trade (979 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (663 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

$34,670

Median earning men ± $5,366

$27,576

Median earning women ± $3,489

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,851), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,904), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,853).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,750), Public Administration ($51,322), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Clarksburg, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Clarksburg, WV awarded 51 degrees. The student population of Clarksburg, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11 male students and 60 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clarksburg, WV are White (50 and 98%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 1.96%), Asian (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 (30 and 58.8%) and United Technical Center (21 and 41.2%).

The most popular majors in Clarksburg, WV are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (21 and 41.2%), General Cosmetology (11 and 21.6%), and Hair Styling & Design (10 and 19.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Clarksburg, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 71 (15.5% men and 84.5% 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 2021 there were 71 students enrolled in Clarksburg, WV, 15.5% men and 84.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 66 records, of which 83.3% were women and 16.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
21 degree-majors awarded
Hair Styling & Design
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, 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
30 degrees awarded
United Technical Center
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy with 30 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clarksburg, WV, which is 0.109 times less than the 46 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 50 degrees mean that there were 50 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 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 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

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 $92,100 in 2021, which is 0.376 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $88,600 to $92,100, a 3.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Clarksburg, WV is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clarksburg, WV have an average commute time of 24.7 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 $42,254. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Clarksburg, WV was Census Tract 311 with a value of $53,500, followed by Census Tract 306.01 and Census Tract 304, with respective values of $47,348 and $47,198.

Housing

Property

$92,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,473

$4,213

Median Property Taxes

±$450

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

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Clarksburg, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

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 311
Census Tract 306.01
Census Tract 304

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clarksburg, WV was Census Tract 311 with a value of $53,500, followed by Census Tract 306.01 and Census Tract 304, with respective values of $47,348 and $47,198.

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.

$42,254

Median Household Income

± $4,096

6.59k

Number of Households

± 621

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.59k households in Clarksburg, WV grew to $42,254 from the previous year's value of $41,226.

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 West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Walked (8.01%)

In 2021, 72.4% of workers in Clarksburg, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who walked to work (8.01%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clarksburg, WV have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.59% 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

24.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clarksburg, WV (3.83k out of 15.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

91.1% of the population of Clarksburg, WV has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 33.4% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see 841 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year (877 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1133 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 396 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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841 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, WV

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, WV see an average of 841 patients per year. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year (877 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

33.4%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clarksburg, WV grew by 14.7% from 7.73% to 8.87%.

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.