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Parkesburg

Pennsylvania · 3,862 residents · 1.269 sq mi
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Parkesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,300. Households here earn about 37% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,862
+14%since 2000
from 3,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,043 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Parkesburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,222
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,934 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,917
+78%since 2000
from $19,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(2,797)
Black10.8%(416)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(392)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other10.3%(398)
Diversity Score61%(2,356)
Diversity Score
61
+148%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania has about 3,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania earns about $87,222 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 $196,300, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% 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 6.5% 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 881 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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