Parkersburg, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Parkersburg, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
30,021
Unemployment
7.3%
Poverty
25.2%
Median Home
$91,100
Median Income
$35,778
Median Rent
$674
Parkersburg SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
4
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
9
Parkersburg, WV Cost Of Living
81
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 | 81 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 62 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30,021 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 30,328 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 30,596 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 30,962 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 31,133 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 31,195 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 31,357 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 31,482 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 31,646 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 31,742 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Parkersburg
| Race | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 92.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.1% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in Parkersburg
| Gender | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Parkersburg for adults over 25
| Education | Parkersburg | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 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 | 13.3% | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
