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Parkersburg

Illinois · 199 residents · 0.826 sq mi
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Parkersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,800. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−15%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221672132583031990201020202024Parkersburg
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,045
+24%since 2000
from $14,581 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−36%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+89%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkersburg, Illinois?

Parkersburg, Illinois has about 199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkersburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Parkersburg, Illinois earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkersburg, Illinois expensive?

In Parkersburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $30,800.

How educated are people in Parkersburg, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parkersburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkersburg, Illinois?

About 22.3% of people in Parkersburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkersburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkersburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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