Clarksburg, WV Demographics
What is the population of Clarksburg?
There are 15,829 residents in Clarksburg, with a median age of 39. Of this, 47.77% are males and 52.23% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.93% of the resident pool in Clarksburg, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.88%. Additionally, 0.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,147 people in Clarksburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 15,829 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 7,562 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 8,267 | -0.6% |
Male Population 47.77%
Female Population 52.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 15,659 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 140 | 150.0% |
| Not Citizen | 30 | 42.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.93%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.88%
Not Citizen 0.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 11 | 10.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,037 | 11.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 440 | -1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 99 | -49.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,147 | -1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.07%
Moved from Same County 6.59%
Moved from Same State 2.8%
Moved from Different State 0.63%
Same House as Last Year 89.91%
What are the employment statistics in Clarksburg?
White-collar workers make up 78.49% of the working population in Clarksburg, while blue-collar employees account for 21.51%. There are also 870 entrepreneurs in Clarksburg (6.35% of the workforce); 8,820 workers employed in private companies (64.41%); and 2,814 people working in governmental institutions (20.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,748 | 112.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,946 | 116.6% |
White Collar 78.49%
Blue Collar 21.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 870 | 145.8% |
| Private Companies | 8,820 | 107.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,814 | 110.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,190 | 150.5% |
Self Employees 6.35%
Private Companies 64.41%
Governmental Workers 20.55%
Not for Profit Companies 8.69%
How many households are there in Clarksburg?
There are a total of 6,699 households in Clarksburg, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 50.37% of these Clarksburg households, while non-family units account for the remaining 49.63%. Additionally, 24.12% of households have children and 75.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,699 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -15.2% |
| Family Households | 3,374 | -2.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,325 | 3.8% |
Family Households 50.37%
Non-Family Households 49.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,616 | -2.9% |
| Households without Children | 5,083 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 24.12%
Households without Children 75.88%
What are the median and average incomes in Clarksburg?
The average annual household income in Clarksburg is $60,073, while the median household income sits at $46,859 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,596, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $48,250. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,833 and $42,997, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $60,073 | -0.3% |
| Median Household Income | $46,859 | 0.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,605 | 6.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,928 | -2.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Clarksburg?
There are 8,189 housing units in Clarksburg, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1946. Of the 6,699 occupied housing units in Clarksburg, 62.79% are owner-occupied, while 37.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 47.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $119,900. In general, housing costs reach $656 per month in Clarksburg.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,189 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1946 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,429 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,101 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,349 | -11.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 901 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 587 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 392 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 118 | -43.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 86 | 13.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 221 | 39.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5 | -37.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,699 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,206 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,493 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 62.79%
Renter Occupied 37.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,013 | -4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,193 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $119,900 | 3.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $103,100 | 3.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $656 | 1.2% |
With Mortgage 47.86%
Without Mortgage 52.14%
What is the level of education in Clarksburg?
Approximately 51.01% of the population in Clarksburg holds a high school degree (that's 6,359 residents), while 18.86% have attained a college certificate (2,351 locals) and 13.04% have a bachelor's degree (1,626 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 246 | -3.1% |
| Some High School | 6,359 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 2,351 | -15.0% |
| Associate Degree | 708 | -31.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,626 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,176 | -0.9% |
No High School 1.97%
Some High School 51.01%
Some College 18.86%
Associate Degree 5.68%
Bachelor's Degree 13.04%
Graduate Degree 9.43%
What is the marital status of Clarksburg residents?
A total of 4,320 people in Clarksburg have never been married (which represents 33.01% of the total population), while 5,061 of them are wedded (38.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 228 (1.74%) and 2,765 (21.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,320 | -0.2% |
| Married | 5,061 | -5.5% |
| Separated | 228 | -16.2% |
| Widowed | 939 | 16.9% |
| Divorced | 2,765 | 5.1% |
Never Married 33.01%
Married 38.68%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 7.18%
Divorced 21.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Clarksburg?
The top three means of transportation people in Clarksburg use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 5,430 residents commute by car, 577 prefer going to work by walking and 9 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,430 | 4.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | -76.9% |
| Walk | 577 | 26.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Clarksburg by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.