Demographics in Parkersburg, WV

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Parkersburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

29,461

Male

14,352

48.7%

Female

15,109

51.3%

Median Age

41.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

93.8%

Black

1.4%

Hispanic

1.5%

Asian

0.8%

Two or More

3.7%

Other

0.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.2%

High School or Higher

40.5%

Foreign Born

1.2%

Veterans

7.5%

Married

34.5%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Parkersburg, WV has a population of 29,461 with a median age of 41.9. The racial makeup is 93.8% White, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.2%.