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Clarksburg Micro

Clarksburg, WV · 3 counties · 92,144 residents · 908.502 sq mi
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Clarksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,655. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,720.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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
92,144
+1%since 1990
from 91,509 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 101 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+7%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K90K92K93K95K1990201020202024Clarksburg
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,655
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,724 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,998
+62%since 1990
from $9,875 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,720
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,708 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(89,897)
Black1.2%(1,056)
Hispanic / Latino1%(942)
Asian0.3%(247)
Diversity Score6.8%(6,204)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(88,720)
Black1.4%(1,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(797)
Asian0.5%(442)
Diversity Score6.7%(6,170)
Diversity Score
7
−1%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.1 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.

In this metro

Principal cities

ClarksburgCENTRAL15,562
What's inside

3 component counties

Harrison CountyCENTRAL64,221Taylor County16,287Doddridge County7,634
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksburg, WV?

Clarksburg, WV has about 92,144 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarksburg, WV?

The typical household in Clarksburg, WV earns about $29,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksburg, WV expensive?

In Clarksburg, WV, the median home is worth about $62,720, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksburg, WV?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksburg, WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksburg, WV?

About 18.0% of people in Clarksburg, WV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksburg, WV grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksburg, WV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 635 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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