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Crime in Clarksburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Clarksburg. Key points include:
There were 397 total crimes in Clarksburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Clarksburg is 2,592.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Clarksburg is 372.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Clarksburg is 2,219.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Clarksburg is 22.31% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Clarksburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clarksburg / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 397 | 2,592.1 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 57 | 372.2 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 13.1 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 267.7 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 340 | 2,219.9 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 163.2 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 302 | 1,971.8 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 84.9 | 78.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Clarksburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clarksburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clarksburg is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clarksburg is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Clarksburg is $114,206.
The median income in Clarksburg is $47,386.
Clarksburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clarksburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clarksburg | West Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 86 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 61 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clarksburg, WV Weather
The average high in Clarksburg is 63.8° and the average low is 40.3°.
There are 92.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 25.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clarksburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 92.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Clarksburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clarksburg
The current population in Clarksburg is 15,549. The population has decreased 6.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,549 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 15,829 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 15,977 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 16,085 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 15,743 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 15,553 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 15,830 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 15,963 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 16,226 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 16,347 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 16,437 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 16,512 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 16,507 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 16,546 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 16,542 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clarksburg
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Clarksburg is:
89.2% White with 13,865 White residents.
3.6% African American with 560 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 622 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 417 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clarksburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 89.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.1% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clarksburg
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Clarksburg is 52.0% female with 8,091 female residents.
Clarksburg is 48.0% male with 7,458 male residents.
| Gender | Clarksburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clarksburg for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Clarksburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clarksburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clarksburg, West Virginia
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7.7% of households in Clarksburg earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Clarksburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.4% of households in Clarksburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Clarksburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.6% of households in Clarksburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Clarksburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Clarksburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.5% of households in Clarksburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Clarksburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.9% of households in Clarksburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clarksburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.9% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
