Parkersburg, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Parkersburg, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
29,732
Unemployment
7.2%
Poverty
22.1%
Median Home
$89,800
Median Income
$37,933
Median Rent
$671
Parkersburg SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Parkersburg, WV Cost Of Living
85
Parkersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Parkersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Parkersburg | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
Parkersburg, WV Photos
Rankings for Parkersburg in West Virginia
Map Of Parkersburg, WV
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Population over time in Parkersburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29,732 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 30,328 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 30,596 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 30,962 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 31,133 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 31,195 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 31,357 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 31,482 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 31,646 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 31,742 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Parkersburg
| Race | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.2% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Parkersburg
| Gender | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Parkersburg for adults over 25
| Education | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Parkersburg, West Virginia
| Income | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.9% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.2% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
