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Parkersburg, WV

Founded 1810Wood CountyElev. 187 m
Population
29,461
Median home
$113,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Parkersburg

Parkersburg is home to roughly 29,461 residents. Parkersburg was founded in 1810 and sits in Wood County. The median age is 41.9 and the median household income is $44,675. Homes carry a median value of $113,900, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.4%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,461
Median age
41.9
Median household income
$44,675
Per-capita income
$28,664
Poverty rate
23%
High-school grad or higher
85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
Unemployment
8%
Avg. commute
17.4 min
Work from home
9.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black1.4%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.3%
Sales & office23.1%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving18.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$113,900
Median gross rent
$746/mo
Owner-occupied
63.6%
Median year built
1955
Households
13,274
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Parkersburg has 18 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading0%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

PARKERSBURG HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BLENNERHASSETT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BLENNERHASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CRISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
FAIRPLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY CENTERElementaryGrades -1–5
GIHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY CENTERElementaryGrades -1–5
LUBECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% below national
Parkersburg266
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime83% above national
Parkersburg3,577
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Parkersburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Parkersburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wood County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Parkersburg is in Wood County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Parkersburg was founded in 1810 and sits in Wood County. Elevation ~187 m.

Population trend
32K29K29,46120102024
Map of Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
Where Parkersburg is
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Historic places

37 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jackson Memorial FountainCase HouseCitizens National BankElks ClubFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Presbyterian Church/Calvary Temple Evangelical ChurchGould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of CommerceLogan, Henry, Memorial AME Church
Notable people from Parkersburg
Deron WilliamsEdwin CatmullPaul DooleyMorgan SpurlockPaul GoldsmithBantz J. CraddockDorothy MaharamWalt BarnesJohnson N. Camden Jr.James M. Jackson
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Nearby cities
Vienna (4 mi)Williamstown (11 mi)Ravenswood (24 mi)Ripley (32 mi)Point Pleasant (42 mi)New Martinsville (45 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Parkersburg, WV (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Kenneth Veon Davis V, 64
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26104
Paul Arthur King Ii, 69
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26104
Kevin W Davis, 59
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26104
Anthony David Williams, 65
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101
Christopher M Miller, 52
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101
Michael Lee Brown, 38
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101
Michael Lee Brown, 54
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101
Robert E Taylor, 50
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101
John Allen Nelson, 39
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101
James Patrick Alexander Harris, 39
Parkersburg · Wood County · 26101

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Parkersburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Parkersburg, West Virginia?
Parkersburg has a population of about 29,461, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Parkersburg?
The median home value in Parkersburg is $113,900, and the median gross rent is $746/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Parkersburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Parkersburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 266 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Parkersburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wood County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg has 18 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Parkersburg?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Parkersburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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