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Clarksburg Micro

Clarksburg, WV · 3 counties · 94,196 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 $37,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,475.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,196
+2%since 2000
from 92,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K90K92K93K95K1990201020202024Clarksburg
202489K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,991
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,018
+25%since 2000
from $15,998 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,475
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,720 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(88,720)
Black1.4%(1,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(797)
Asian0.5%(442)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(6,170)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(89,932)
Black1.4%(1,347)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,065)
Asian0.4%(394)
Other1.4%(1,314)
Diversity Score10.6%(10,024)
Diversity Score
11
+59%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 94,196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksburg, WV?

The typical household in Clarksburg, WV earns about $37,991 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 $90,475, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksburg, WV?

About 16.2% 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 18.9% 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 2,687 residents, a change of about 3 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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