Parkesburg is a borough located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Parkesburg has a 2024 population of 3,943. Parkesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Parkesburg is $104,853 with a poverty rate of 10%. The median age in Parkesburg is 35.7 years: 33.8 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parkesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,686 | 69.07% |
| Two or more races | 525 | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 406 | 10.44% |
| Other race | 200 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 51 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,472 | 2.64 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 695 | 3.13 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 404 | 1.17 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 202 | 3.36 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Female | 171 | 3.24 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 9.13% |
| Associates Degree | 283 | 11.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 356 | 13.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 283 | 11.04% |
| High School Graduate | 794 | 30.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 6.08% |
| Some College | 458 | 17.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,744 | 1,496 | 406 |
| Hispanic | 298 | 188 | 78 |
| Black | 281 | 272 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 232 | 230 | 51 |
| Other Race | 68 | 58 | 36 |
| Native American | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,000 | $97,917 | $67,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,563 | $87,109 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,456 | $53,478 | $21,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,106 | $80,556 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,531 | $76,172 | $41,745 |
| Some College | $56,667 | $90,611 | $34,018 |
$59,531
Average Earnings
$76,172
Average Male
$41,745
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.88% of Parkesburg residents speak only English, while 13.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,377 | 159 | 6.69% |
| Multiple | 525 | 121 | 23.05% |
| Black | 406 | 109 | 26.85% |
| Hispanic | 637 | 57 | 8.95% |
10%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.89%
Male Poverty Rate
11.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parkesburg is Black, with 26.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parkesburg is White, with 6.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.85% |
| Some College | 6.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.63% |
| Female Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Employed | 3.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,125 | $116,678 |
| Households | $101,308 | $104,853 |
| Married Families | $135,956 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,318 | $45,587 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 5.23% |
| Black | 13 | 4.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.8%
Labor Force Participation
72%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.61%
Born in Parkesburg
92.65%
Native Born
7.35%
Foreign Born
5.76%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
92.65% of Parkesburg residents were born in the United States, with 78.61% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,021 | 15 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 4,006 | 16 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 3,990 | 16 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 3,974 | 15 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 3,959 | 16 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 3,943 | 15 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 3,928 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 3,935 | 39 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3,896 | 15 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 3,881 | -113 | -2.83% |
| 2019 | 3,994 | 74 | 1.89% |
| 2018 | 3,920 | 85 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 3,835 | 70 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 3,765 | 69 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 3,696 | 15 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 3,681 | 36 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 3,645 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 3,629 | 18 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,611 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 3,595 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,373 | 392 | 13.15% |
| 1990 | 2,981 | 403 | 15.63% |
| 1980 | 2,578 | -123 | -4.55% |
| 1970 | 2,701 | -58 | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 2,759 | 148 | 5.67% |
| 1950 | 2,611 | 68 | 2.67% |
| 1920 | 2,543 | 21 | 0.83% |
| 1910 | 2,522 | -1,499 | -37.28% |