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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Parkersburg

West Virginia · 33,099 residents · 11.782 sq mi
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Parkersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,990. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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
33,099
−2%since 1990
from 33,809 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,809 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,870 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.9
+4%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,990
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,461 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,106
+43%since 1990
from $11,269 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(33,109)
Black1.5%(507)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(102)
Asian0.2%(60)
Diversity Score5.8%(1,965)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(31,710)
Black1.7%(556)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(269)
Asian0.4%(138)
Diversity Score7.2%(2,387)
Diversity Score
7
+24%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 13.8 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 Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Parkersburg, West Virginia has about 33,099 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Parkersburg, West Virginia earns about $26,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkersburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Parkersburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Parkersburg, West Virginia?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parkersburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkersburg, West Virginia?

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

Has Parkersburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkersburg, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 710 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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