Parkersburg Population

2010–2026

1,960

2026 projection

2.8% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Parkersburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,960-90.46%
20251,969-140.71%
20241,983-80.40%
20231,991-140.70%
20222,005-80.40%
20212,013-40.20%
20202,017+954.94%
20191,922-140.72%
20181,936-70.36%
20171,943+150.78%

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Parkersburg Demographics

46.3median age

Median age

Female46.2 yrs
Male46.5 yrs

Adults

1,396
364 seniors · 26%1,032 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 860Male 51.3% · 906

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Parkersburg Income

$75,885median household income

Median household income

$75,885

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$59,167

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

4.9%

About 1 in 21 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Parkersburg Marital Status

60% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married60%57%62%
Never married26%35%15%
Divorced6%3%9%
Widowed9%4%13%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201