Parkersburg, WV

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2021 Population

29,910

0.599% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

1.2% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.7%

1.59% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$38,960

2.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$94,300

5.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

11,742

3.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Parkersburg, WV had a population of 29.9k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $38,960. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Parkersburg, WV grew from 29,732 to 29,910, a 0.599% increase and its median household income grew from $37,933 to $38,960, a 2.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parkersburg, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), White (Hispanic) (0.548%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.341%).

None of the households in Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parkersburg, WV are Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096) (25 degrees awarded in 2021) and Mountain State College (2 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Parkersburg, WV was $94,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Parkersburg, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Parkersburg, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parkersburg, WV is home to a population of 29.9k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.625% of Parkersburg, WV residents were born outside of the country (187 people).

In 2021, there were 32.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28k people) in Parkersburg, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 849 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 676 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 Parkersburg, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Parkersburg, WV was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parkersburg, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 269
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
849 ± 222
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
676 ± 156

0.719%

Hispanic Population

215 people

0.719% of the people in Parkersburg, WV are hispanic (215 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Parkersburg, 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

0.625%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

187 people

0.669%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

199 people

As of 2021, 0.625% of Parkersburg, WV residents (187 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 Parkersburg, WV was 0.669%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
834 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
309 ± 106
Gulf War (2001-)
283 ± 126

Parkersburg, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parkersburg, WV employs 11.7k people. The largest industries in Parkersburg, WV are Retail Trade (2,078 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,924 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,177 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,855), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,444), and Public Administration ($53,106).

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

11.7k

2021 Value

± 819

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 9.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parkersburg, WV grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 11.4k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parkersburg, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,544 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,438 people), and Management Occupations (981 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parkersburg, 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

11.7k

2021 Value

± 819

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 9.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parkersburg, WV grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 11.4k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parkersburg, WV, are Retail Trade (2,078 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,924 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,177 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parkersburg, WV, though some of these residents may live in Parkersburg, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,749

Median earning men ± $4,479

$25,467

Median earning women ± $1,912

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,371), Public Administration ($56,736), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,315).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($55,532), Public Administration ($43,393), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,314).

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 Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, WV awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Parkersburg, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 34 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parkersburg, WV are White (25 and 92.6%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 7.41%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Parkersburg, WV by number of degrees awarded are Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096) (25 and 92.6%) and Mountain State College (2 and 7.41%).

The most popular majors in Parkersburg, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (25 and 92.6%), Medical Assistant (2 and 7.41%), and Substance Abuse Counseling (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Parkersburg, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 36 (5.56% men and 94.4% 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 36 students enrolled in Parkersburg, WV, 5.56% men and 94.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 33 records, of which 93.9% were women and 6.06% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096)
25 degrees awarded
Mountain State College
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wood County School of Practical Nursing (238096) with 25 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parkersburg, WV, which is 0.125 times less than the 24 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 25 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 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

Private for-profit, 2-year ($8,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($115) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,630) 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 Parkersburg, WV was $94,300 in 2021, which is 0.385 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $89,800 to $94,300, a 5.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Parkersburg, WV is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Parkersburg, WV have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parkersburg, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Parkersburg, WV is $38,960. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Parkersburg, WV was Census Tract 106.02 with a value of $57,614, followed by Census Tract 7.02 and Census Tract 9.01, with respective values of $54,167 and $53,047.

Housing

Property

$94,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,908

$8,542

Median Property Taxes

±$634

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 Parkersburg, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Parkersburg, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parkersburg, 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 106.02
Census Tract 7.02
Census Tract 9.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Parkersburg, WV was Census Tract 106.02 with a value of $57,614, followed by Census Tract 7.02 and Census Tract 9.01, with respective values of $54,167 and $53,047.

The following map shows all of the places in Parkersburg, 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.

$38,960

Median Household Income

± $3,678

13.4k

Number of Households

± 845

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.4k households in Parkersburg, WV grew to $38,960 from the previous year's value of $37,933.

The following chart displays the households in Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, 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 (75.2%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (6.11%)

In 2021, 75.2% of workers in Parkersburg, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (6.11%).

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

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parkersburg, WV have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.16% of the workforce in Parkersburg, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parkersburg, WV (6.43k out of 29.6k 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 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parkersburg, 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

92% of the population of Parkersburg, WV has health coverage, with 32.6% on employee plans, 30.8% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WV see 1160 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.77% decrease from the previous year (1169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1565 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 628 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,160 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wood County, WV

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WV see an average of 1,160 patients per year. This represents a 0.77% decrease from the previous year (1,169 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.02%

Uninsured

32.6%

Employer Coverage

30.8%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parkersburg, WV grew by 0.883% from 7.95% to 8.02%.

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