Parkersburg, WV Demographics

A map of Parkersburg's Population by Race

Parkersburg, West Virginia had a population of 29,738 in 2020. It was 90.3% White, 2.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Parkersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Parkersburg's White Population

26,851 residents of Parkersburg identify as White, or 90.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Parkersburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is ranked #312 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Parkersburg is more White than neighboring North Hills (89.4% White). Parkersburg is less White than neighboring Belpre (90.8% White), Vienna (90.7% White), Mineralwells (94.3% White), and Blennerhassett (94.2% White).

Parkersburg's Black Population

591 residents of Parkersburg identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Parkersburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Parkersburg is more Black than neighboring Belpre (1.7% Black), Vienna (1.2% Black), North Hills (1.3% Black), Mineralwells (0.5% Black), and Blennerhassett (0.6% Black).

Parkersburg's Asian Population

156 residents of Parkersburg identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Parkersburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Parkersburg is more Asian than neighboring Mineralwells (0.4% Asian), and Blennerhassett (0.2% Asian). Parkersburg is less Asian than neighboring Belpre (0.7% Asian), Vienna (2% Asian), and North Hills (2.4% Asian).

Parkersburg's Hispanic Population

514 residents of Parkersburg identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Parkersburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is ranked #118 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Parkersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Belpre (1.1% Hispanic), Vienna (1.5% Hispanic), North Hills (1.6% Hispanic), Mineralwells (0.9% Hispanic), and Blennerhassett (0.8% Hispanic).

Parkersburg's Native American/Other Population

175 residents of Parkersburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Parkersburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Parkersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vienna (0.4% Native American/Other), North Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Mineralwells (0.3% Native American/Other), and Blennerhassett (0.2% Native American/Other).

Parkersburg's Multiracial Population

1,451 residents of Parkersburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Parkersburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Parkersburg is ranked #114 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Parkersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Vienna (4.3% Multiracial), Mineralwells (3.5% Multiracial), and Blennerhassett (4% Multiracial). Parkersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Belpre (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.