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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Parkersburg Metro

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV · 2 counties · 89,490 residents · 599.011 sq mi
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Parkersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,514. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,396. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
89,490
−5%since 2000
from 93,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
149 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
88K90K91K93K94K1990201020202024Parkersburg
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,514
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,126 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,739
+56%since 2000
from $17,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,396
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,442 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(91,018)
Black0.9%(875)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(532)
Asian0.5%(453)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(4,635)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(82,717)
Black1.1%(1,022)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,196)
Asian0.6%(564)
Other1.9%(1,723)
Diversity Score12.5%(11,171)
Segregation Score29.8%(26,651)
Diversity Score
12
+153%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ParkersburgCENTRAL28,593ViennaCENTRAL10,321
What's inside

2 component counties

Wood CountyCENTRAL82,385Wirt County4,879
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV?

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV has about 89,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV?

The typical household in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV earns about $48,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkersburg-Vienna, WV expensive?

In Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, the median home is worth about $124,396, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV?

About 15.9% of people in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkersburg-Vienna, WV grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkersburg-Vienna, WV has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,617 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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