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Parkesburg

Pennsylvania · 3,593 residents · 1.269 sq mi
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Parkesburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,900. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,593
+7%since 2000
from 3,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,831 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+4%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Parkesburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,016
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,934 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,199
+37%since 2000
from $19,080 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,988)
Black6.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(127)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(830)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,914)
Black8.5%(306)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(271)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,322)
Diversity Score
37
+49%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania has about 3,593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania earns about $65,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkesburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $194,900, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of people in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkesburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 612 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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