Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

88,960

0.574% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

15%

0.698% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,029

3.42% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$151,600

9.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

37,571

0.902% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Parkersburg-Vienna, WV had a population of 89k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $56,029. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV declined from 89,474 to 88,960, a −0.574% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,175 to $56,029, a 3.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), White (Hispanic) (0.767%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.428%).

None of the households in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are West Virginia University at Parkersburg (611 degrees awarded in 2023), Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing (20 degrees), and Mountain State College (3 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was $151,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was 2 cars per household.

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV borders Athens, OH and Marietta, OH.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV is home to a population of 89k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.976% of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV residents were born outside of the country (868 people).

In 2023, there were 35.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.8k people) in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.38k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 970 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.8k ± 221
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.38k ± 285
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
970 ± 143

1.34%

Hispanic Population

1.19k people

1.34% of the people in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are hispanic (1.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

0.976%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

868 people

1.06%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

948 people

As of 2023, 0.976% of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV residents (868 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was 1.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,034 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,262 ± 260
Gulf War (1990s)
797 ± 211

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV employs 37.6k people. The largest industries in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,518 people), Retail Trade (5,438 people), and Manufacturing (4,115 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,000), and Utilities ($69,479).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

37.6k

2023 Value

± 1,496

−0.902%

1 Year decline

± 5.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV declined at a rate of −0.902%, from 37.9k employees to 37.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,485 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,026 people), and Management Occupations (3,227 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.6k

2023 Value

± 1,496

−0.902%

1 Year decline

± 5.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV declined at a rate of −0.902%, from 37.9k employees to 37.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,518 people), Retail Trade (5,438 people), and Manufacturing (4,115 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, though some of these residents may live in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,681

Median earning men ± $2,337

$32,996

Median earning women ± $2,423

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,313), Public Administration ($62,298), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,400).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,875), Public Administration ($57,623), and Information ($50,511).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

162
Other Services (except Public Administration)
130
Retail Trade
108
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$353k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$189k
Manufacturing
$179k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV awarded 634 degrees. The student population of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 966 male students and 1,646 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are White (589 and 94.1%), followed by Two or More Races (13 and 2.08%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 1.76%), and Black or African American (10 and 1.6%).

The largest universities in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University at Parkersburg (611 and 96.4%), Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing (20 and 3.15%), and Mountain State College (3 and 0.473%).

The most popular majors in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV are General Studies (112 and 17.7%), Registered Nursing (85 and 13.4%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (81 and 12.8%).

The median tuition cost in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV for a public four year colleges is $5,148 for in-state students and $9,324 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,612 (37% men and 63% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,612 students enrolled in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,413 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
60 degrees awarded
General Business
48 degrees awarded
General Studies
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was Registered Nursing with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
611 degrees awarded
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
20 degrees awarded
Mountain State College
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia University at Parkersburg with 611 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 204 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, which is 0.474 times less than the 430 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 589 degrees mean that there were 45.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($8,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($115) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,630) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was $151,600 in 2023, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $138,200 to $151,600, a 9.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV is $56,029. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was Jefferson County, WV with a value of $95,523, followed by Putnam County, WV and Berkeley County, WV, with respective values of $77,871 and $77,329.

Housing

Property

$151,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,105

$28,359

Median Property Taxes

±$1,235

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parkersburg-Vienna, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.1% of the housing units in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV was Jefferson County, WV with a value of $95,523, followed by Putnam County, WV and Berkeley County, WV, with respective values of $77,871 and $77,329.

The following map shows all of the counties in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,029

Median Household Income

± $2,579

37.8k

Number of Households

± 1,461

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.8k households in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV grew to $56,029 from the previous year's value of $54,175.

The following chart displays the households in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parkersburg-Vienna, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (8.7%)
Carpooled (8.34%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV (13.1k out of 87.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of Parkersburg-Vienna, WV has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.53%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV declined by 0.443% from 6.56% to 6.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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