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Parkersburg-Vienna, WV Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

87,120 Population
599.01 Square Miles
145.44 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
44.1 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.51%
18 to 34
18.5%
35 to 64
38.4%
65 and Over
22.58%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.19%
Female
50.81%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
1.35%
Native
98.65%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
22.07%
2000 to 2009
21.26%
1990 to 1999
17.24%
Before 1990
39.43%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
9.54%
High School Grad or Higher
90.46%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.65%
School Dropout Rate
In School
92.91%
Dropped Out
7.09%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
98.85%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$33,270
Median Household Income
$54,861
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.7%
Unemployed
3.3%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
16.46%
Population Under 18
Poverty
16.66%
Non-poverty
83.34%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.39%
Non-poverty
88.61%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
21 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.97%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.03%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.33
Number of Households
36,983
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
47.32%
Married
52.67%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
29.2%
Now Married
54.27%
Widowed
4.98%
Divorced
11.55%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
20.06%
Now Married
51.14%
Widowed
9.75%
Divorced
19.06%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
8.48%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
42,930
Occupancy Status
Occupied
86.15%
Vacant
13.85%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
74.95%
Renter Occupied
25.05%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
18.08%
For Sale
16.73%
Other
65.19%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1973
Types of Structures
Single Unit
73.07%
Multi Unit
17.22%
Mobile Home
9.7%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
48.97%
Without Mortgage
51.03%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$172,400
Median Gross Rent
$879
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
10.01%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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