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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarksburg

West Virginia · 16,743 residents · 9.719 sq mi
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Clarksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,722. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $58,700. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,743
−7%since 1990
from 18,035 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,723 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,856 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.5
+1%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Clarksburg
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,722
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,884 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,587
+68%since 1990
from $10,473 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(17,316)
Black3.6%(654)
Hispanic / Latino1%(181)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score11.9%(2,141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(15,584)
Black3.8%(641)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(177)
Asian0.4%(60)
Diversity Score12.8%(2,139)
Diversity Score
13
+8%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksburg, West Virginia?

Clarksburg, West Virginia has about 16,743 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarksburg, West Virginia?

The typical household in Clarksburg, West Virginia earns about $27,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Clarksburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksburg, West Virginia?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksburg, West Virginia?

About 19.8% of people in Clarksburg, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksburg, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,292 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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