Parkersburg, WV β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Wood County Β· West Virginia

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Parkersburg based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Parkersburg
National Avg
West Virginia Avg
Population: 65Income: 30Home Value: 11Safety: 100Education: 19Median Age: 70Climate: 50Cost of Living: 38

Quick Stats

Population

29,461

2023 ACS

Median Income

$44,675

2023

Median Home Value

$113,900

2023

Median Rent

$746

2023

Median Age

41.9

Unemployment

8.0%

Cost of Living Index

75.0

100 = national avg

Parkersburg is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, with a population of 29,461 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Parkersburg is one of the communities in West Virginia.

The median household income in Parkersburg is $44,675, and the median home value is $113,900. The cost of living index is 75.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $746 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, and the median age is 41.9 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

29,461

Male

14,352

48.7%

Female

15,109

51.3%

Median Age

41.9

Education & Household

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

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.119

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

93.8%

Foreign Born

1.2%

White
93.8%
Black
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
3.7%
Other
0.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%

445 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

98.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
202 (45.4%)
Puerto Rican
110 (24.7%)
Cuban
26 (5.8%)
Dominican
46 (10.3%)
Ecuadorian
47 (10.6%)
Other Hispanic
14 (3.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
29 (13.1%)
Chinese
52 (23.5%)
Filipino
85 (38.5%)
Vietnamese
38 (17.2%)
Other Asian
16 (7.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
84 (98.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
26 (96.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

28,040

English Only

98.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

151 speakers

Limited English

0.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
151 (0.5%)
Chinese
52 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
50 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
49 (0.2%)
Other Asian
40 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
38 (0.1%)
Tagalog
36 (0.1%)
Korean
32 (0.1%)
Other Languages
28 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
12 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.4%

Limited English Proficiency

0.6%

Spanish
24.5% limited English
Chinese
75.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
59.2% limited English
Vietnamese
71.0% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,200

7.5% of population

Disability Rate

17.4%

383 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,989

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
12.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.6%
Vietnam
31.4%
Korea
7.0%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.7%
35-54
22.7%
55-64
25.3%
65-74
21.2%
75+
25.0%

Male Veterans

2,047

93.0%

Female Veterans

153

7.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,989

Non-Veteran Income

$26,333

Difference

$16,656

63.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

383

Without Disability

1,817

Disability Rate

17.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

20,243

#1 Ancestry

German

14.7% (4,340)

#2 Ancestry

English

14.2% (4,178)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

14.1% (4,165)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
14.7%
English
14.2%
Irish
14.1%
American
9.6%
Scottish
2.6%
Italian
2.4%
Scotch-Irish
2.3%
European
1.5%
French
1.4%
Polish
1.1%
Hungarian
0.6%
Dutch
0.6%
Swedish
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%
Norwegian
0.4%
British
0.3%
Belgian
0.3%
Russian
0.2%
Greek
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

13,274

Family Households

7,048

53.1%

Married Couples

4,504

33.9%

Non-Family Households

6,226

46.9%

Single Mother Households

1,907

14.4%

Single Father Households

637

4.8%

Living Alone

5,487

41.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,175

In Married Couple

2,655

51.3%

With Single Mother

2,169

41.9%

With Single Father

351

6.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$58,130

Married Couple Income

$77,895

Single Mother Income

$29,226

Single Father Income

$42,950

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

312

Grandparents Responsible

229

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$44,675

-39% vs national

Per Capita Income

$28,664

-23% vs national

Poverty Rate

23.0%

+69% vs national

Gini Index

0.4775

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.0%

+54% vs national

SNAP Recipients

24.8%

of households

How Parkersburg Compares

Parkersburg vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Parkersburg is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Parkersburg. The median household income here is $44,675.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
29.6%
$25-50K
26.2%
$50-75K
18.2%
$75-100K
9.2%
$100-150K
9.9%
$150-200K
4.3%
$200K+
2.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.0%

+9% vs WV avg

Labor Force

13,013

Employed

11,973

Mean Commute

16 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

41.9

Work from Home

9.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

75.0

100 = national avg

-25.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$33,019

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$78,044

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
70.1
Food
84.1
Transportation
69.7
Healthcare
87.3
Utilities
84.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$745

per month

2 Bedroom

$928

per month

The median household income in Parkersburg, WV is $44,675, which is 39.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,664. The poverty rate of 23.0% is higher than the WV state average of 19.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4775, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, compared to the state average of 7.3%. The labor force is 13,013. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 16 minutes, with 9.7% working from home. About 71.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 75.0, which is 25.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 70.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,019 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$164,000

Median List Price

$162,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$133

Days on Market

64

Active Inventory

76

Months of Supply

4.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$144,356

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$917

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

33.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
33.3%
Listings with Price Drops
22.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 152.3%List Price ↓ 3.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

19

New Listings

18

Pending Sales

30

Homes Sold ↑ 850.0%New Listings ↓ 25.0%Pending ↑ 1400.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$133

Median List $/SF

$106

Sale $/SF ↑ 329.0%List $/SF ↑ 5.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Parkersburg, WV? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area, home prices have risen 88.3% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 57.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 40.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 19.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Parkersburg-Vienna, WV housing market rather than Parkersburg alone.

20yr ↑ 88.3%10yr ↑ 57.5%5yr ↑ 40.2%2yr ↑ 19.3%Q4 1990 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Parkersburg vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Parkersburg is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$113,900

Median Rent

$746

Total Housing Units

15,234

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Owner Occupied

63.6%

Renter Occupied

36.4%

Median Property Tax

$820

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$580

Housing Types

Single Family
74.4%
Multi-Family
24.6%
Mobile Home
1.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$820

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.72%

of home value

Median Home Value

$113,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$967

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($820) by the median home value ($113,900). In Parkersburg, WV, this works out to an effective rate of 0.72%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Parkersburg, WV is $164,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 64 days on the market. 15.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $133. Zillow's observed rent index is $917/month. About 63.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 15,234 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $820. The effective tax rate is 0.72%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.64

per 1,000 residents

+1% vs national

Property Crime Rate

32.17

per 1,000 residents

+87% vs national

Total Crimes

1,003

2024

Violent Clearance

42%

cases solved

Property Clearance

15%

cases solved

YoY Change

-0.8%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Parkersburg Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Parkersburg vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Parkersburg is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 10.1%Property ↓ 6.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Parkersburg police solve 60% of aggravated assault cases but only 5% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent190.665.3%
RobberyViolent60.2116.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent501.7460.0%
BurglaryProperty913.1618.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty78427.2113.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty521.8030.8%

Parkersburg, WV reported 76 violent crimes and 927 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 residents is 1.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 42% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 784 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 48.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024769272.6432.17
2023771,0162.6635.08
20221291,0114.4234.64
20211331,1434.6239.70
20201071,2693.6843.61
20191091,4573.7049.42
20181851,8856.1862.97
20172311,4477.5847.48
20162071,3756.7044.48
2015741,0642.4034.45

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.8

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

77.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

58.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

88.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

18

Public Assistance

$11.0M

Individual Assistance

$3.0M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $10.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodMay 2024β€”$59K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodJan 2024$119Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$7.9M$1.5M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2018$2.2Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Severe StormAug 2015$281Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2015β€”β€”
Hurricane Sandy β†’HurricaneOct 2012β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds β†’Severe StormJul 2012$399K$144K
Severe Storms β†’Severe StormJun 2012β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides β†’Severe StormSep 2004$65K$772K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJul 1998β€”β€”
Heavy & Wind Driven Rain, High Winds,flo… β†’FloodMar 1997β€”β€”
Flooding β†’FloodJan 1996β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) β†’SnowstormJan 1996β€”β€”
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm β†’SnowstormMar 1993β€”β€”
Flooding β†’FloodMar 1967β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Unknownβ€”β€”$458K

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

947

Total Claims Paid

$13,244,361

Avg Claim Payout

$13,986

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

5

Federal Funding

$2,218,267

Properties Protected

18

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine5$2,218,267

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Parkersburg has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, ice storm. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 947 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,971,576 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,047,564 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.6%

10.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

34.2%

10.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.6%

6.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.1%

0.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.1%

Arthritis

40.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

23.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

34.2%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

22.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

43.6%

Mobility

22.5%

Cognitive

22.1%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

13.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Parkersburg has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 34.2%, 10.7pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.3 mi

Camden Clark Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Camden Clark Medical Center3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Marietta Memorial Hospital13.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Selby General Hospital13.1 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Appalachian Behavioral Health Care28.6 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

189.5K MT

Top Emitter

HG Energy II Appalachia, LLC.

166.2K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
HG Energy II Appalachia, LLC.
Hg Energy Ii Appalachia Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems166,215
NORTHWESTERN LANDFILL
Waste Management Inc
Waste23,281

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 189.5K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

16 min

-33% vs national

Drive Alone

71.4%

-9% vs national

Public Transit

1.8%

+97% vs national

Work From Home

9.7%

+5% vs national

Carpool

11.2%

Walk / Bike

4.8%

combined

How Parkersburg's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344000
202233001
202177020
202078110
201911100
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Parkersburg, WV is 16 minutes, which is 32.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 71.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.7% work from home, which is above the WV state average of 6.3%. Public transit is used by 1.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.2% of workers carpool. 4.3% walk to work. 0.5% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.6%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

13,274

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.6%
Cellular Data Plan
69.2%
Satellite
3.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.4%
No Internet Access
12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.3%

of households

Smartphone

80.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.5%

of households

Tablet

48.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
90.3%
Smartphone
80.8%
Desktop / Laptop
63.5%
Tablet
48.7%
Smartphone Only
20.1%
No Computer
9.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.1Β’

per kWh

-21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.6Β’

per kWh

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.8Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$155

residential

+5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in West Virginia averages 15.1Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $155. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Parkersburg vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

83.6% of households in Parkersburg have broadband internet access. 70.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 20.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Parkersburg is located in Wood County, WV. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Parkersburg.

Election Overview

Source: Wood County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

10,317

27.7%

GOP Votes

26,380

70.7%

Total Votes

37,313

Margin

R+43.0%

Shift from 2020

R+1.1pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+43.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202410,31726,38037,31327.7%70.7%R+43.0
202010,92627,20238,76228.2%70.2%R+42.0
20168,32725,16835,25623.6%71.4%R+47.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Wood County recorded 37,313 total votes. Republicans won the county with 70.7% of the vote compared to 27.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+43.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Wood County has shifted 4.7 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

271

Total Assets

$792.7M

Total Income

$783.4M

Per 10K Residents

92.0

nonprofits

+64.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

42

Median Assets

$714K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
27
Recreation & Sports
22
Philanthropy
20
Youth Development
19
Arts & Culture
18
Religion
17
Human Services
15
Health Care
8
Community Improvement
8
Public Benefit
7
Animal-Related
5
Environment
3
Mental Health
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Public Safety
3
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Civil Rights
2
Unknown
1
79.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $629.8M of $792.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Parkersburg

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CAMDEN-CLARK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONHealth Care$278.8M$522.9M1997
PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$98.3M$12.0M2007
INTERACTIVITY FOUNDATIONβ€”$68.5M$12.5M1966
ROSS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$38.1M$2.2M2006
BERNARD MCDONOUGH FOUNDATION INCβ€”$34.0M$3.5M1964
WVU AT PARKERSBURG FOUNDATION INCβ€”$26.6M$5.2M1963
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH CHARITABLE FUND INCPhilanthropy$25.8M$2.1M1946
WESTBROOK HEALTH SERVICES INCMental Health$21.5M$35.0M1967
CAMDEN-CLARK PHYSICIAN CORPORATIONHealth Care$20.0M$107.6M2009
MEAGEL CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$18.2M$2.6M2000
SPARTAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$17.8M$5.8M2006
OHIO VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATIONHealth Care$14.3M$6.4M2024
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE MOV INCArts & Culture$13.4M$2.3M2020
CARTER FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$13.1M$2.2M1982
ARTHUR B HODGES EDUCATIONAL TRβ€”$7.4M$1.1M1973
ESBENSHADE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.3M$3.6M2001
HUMANE SOCIETY OF PARKERSBURG W VAAnimal-Related$5.7M$2.6M1962
WEST VIRGINIA SECONDARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES COMMISSIONMental Health$4.6M$3.9M1948
CAMDEN-CLARK FOUNDATION INCβ€”$4.5M$621K1987
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONβ€”$3.8M$2.3M1959
COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCHuman Services$3.4M$4.4M1987
SW RESOURCES INCEmployment$3.3M$4.4M1965
HENRY LOGAN CHILDRENS HOMEβ€”$3.2M$767K1952
PARKERSBURG ART CENTER INCArts & Culture$2.9M$629K1965
OIL GAS AND INDUSTRIAL HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$2.9M$824K1990
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$2.9M$1.8M1987
WOMENS CARE CENTER INCHealth Care$2.5M$2.0M1992
HARRY WHALEY CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$2.5M$1.3M2011
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CONSUMER CREDIT INCβ€”$2.5M$653K1974
WEST VIRGINIA DRUG TESTING LABORATORIES INCPublic Benefit$2.5M$1.9M2014
BOYS CLUB OF PARKERSBURG INCYouth Development$2.1M$1.7M1964
THE ARC OF THE MID OHIO VALLEY INCβ€”$2.0M$1.2M1960
WADE H & DORIS MILDRED PRATHER CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$1.8M$232K2005
VIRGINIA L NEPTUNE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$215K2005
PARKERSBURG CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FNDN INCEducation$1.7M$442K1981
UNITED WAY ALLIANCE OF THE MID OHIO VALLEY INCPhilanthropy$1.6M$925K1961
ERICKSON FOUNDATION TRβ€”$1.5M$498K1993
ACTORS GUILD OF PARKERSBURG INCArts & Culture$1.5M$256K1962
NEW INDIA EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INCReligion$1.3M$1.2M2014
WEST VIRGINIA SHEET METAL WORKERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAININGEducation$1.2M$322K1972
FOURTH CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER CORPORATIONHuman Services$1.2M$1.8M2015
BLENNERHASSETT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$1.1M$99K1983
MARJORIE G & THOMPSON CHANDLER CONSOLIDATED TUW MEMORIAL TRPhilanthropy$993K$212K2020
ALBERT M PRICE TR NO 2β€”$972K$184K1989
OLD MAN RIVERSHousing & Shelter$915K$1.5M1994
ERICKSON ALL-SPORTS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONRecreation & Sports$899K$204K1995
BOYS CLUB OF PARKERSBURG FOUNDATION INCYouth Development$862K$535K1971
ENDURING CAUSES FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$851K$220K2023
WOOD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$842K$1.2M1977
PARKERSBURG JOINT ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEEEmployment$818K$290K1996

Parkersburg, WV has 271 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $792.7M. The most common category is Education, with 27 organizations. 42 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 92.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

240

Total Approved

$42.1M

Jobs Supported

954

Per 10K Residents

81.5

SBA loans

-4.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

23

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

46 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)99% of all loans

Loans

238

Total Amount

$40.2M

Avg Loan

$168,835

Median Loan

$76,500

SBA Guaranteed

$30.1M(75%)

Jobs Supported

921

5041% of all loans

Loans

2

Total Amount

$1.9M

Avg Loan

$946,000

Median Loan

$946,000

7(a) β€” 99%504 β€” 1%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

19

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$8.3M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$437,811

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services28 loans
NAICS 81
$4.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance27 loans
NAICS 62
$3.5M
Retail Trade23 loans
NAICS 44
$2.1M
Retail Trade19 loans
NAICS 45
$1.5M
Construction17 loans
NAICS 23
$4.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Dcd Industries Incorporated1$2.1M
Nikz Enterprises Inc1$1.6M
Quality Inn1$1.6M
Mfc Corporation and Rsb Corporation (co-borrowers)1$1.5M
Mister Bee Potato Chip Company1$1.4M
Western Sizzlin Llc1$1.3M
Dental Associates2$1.2M
Alva J. Watson and Vanessa Watson4$1.0M
Danser Inc.1$1.0M
Parkersburg Brewing Llc2$994K

Parkersburg, WV has received 240 SBA loans totaling $42.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 238 loans (99% of the total), supporting 921 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 2 loans totaling $1.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Parkersburg is The Huntington National Bank with 46 loans. That works out to 81.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

8

Total Population

86,852

Avg Median Income

$64,265

Avg Home Value

$155,775

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
2610128,571$45,556$107,300$75930.8
2610416,729$51,695$164,600$72037.0
2610512,297$65,549$162,100$85911.9
261422,186$67,245$98,000$79410.6
261505,928$67,004$172,100$87344.0
261815,708$79,314$200,200$1,04338.9
261876,100$80,714$183,100$86521.5
457149,333$57,045$158,800$81935.8

Parkersburg, WV has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 86,852. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $64,265. The average median home value is $155,775. The average median monthly rent is $842.

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