Clarksburg, WV Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Clarksburg?
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There are 15,977 residents in Clarksburg, with a median age of 39.7. Of this, 47.97% are males and 52.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 99.52% of the resident pool in Clarksburg, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.35%. Additionally, 0.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,320 people in Clarksburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 14,320 people in Clarksburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 15,977 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 7,664 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 8,313 | -1.0% |
Male population 47.97%
Female population 52.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.7 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 15,900 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 56 | 7.7% |
| Not Citizen | 21 | -41.7% |
Citizen US Born 99.52%
Citizen not US Born 0.35%
Not Citizen 0.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 928 | -40.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 448 | -28.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 196 | -18.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,320 | 5.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.06%
Moved from Same County 5.84%
Moved from Same State 2.82%
Moved from Different State 1.23%
Same House as Last Year 90.05%
What are the employment statistics in Clarksburg?
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White-collar workers make up 78.8% of the working population in Clarksburg, while blue-collar employees account for 21.2%. There are also 354 entrepreneurs in Clarksburg (5.52% of the workforce); 4,249 workers employed in private companies (66.23%); and 1,338 people working in governmental institutions (20.85%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,056 | -1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 1,360 | -15.2% |
White Collar 78.8%
Blue Collar 21.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 354 | 4.4% |
| Private Companies | 4,249 | -5.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,338 | -4.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 475 | -3.1% |
Self Employees 5.52%
Private Companies 66.23%
Governmental Workers 20.85%
Not for Profit Companies 7.4%
How many households are there in Clarksburg?
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There are a total of 6,650 households in Clarksburg, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 51.83% of these Clarksburg households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.17%. Additionally, 25.02% of households have children and 74.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 6,650 | 0.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.1% |
| Family Households | 3,447 | -5.0% |
| Non-family Households | 3,203 | 8.2% |
Family Households 51.83%
Non-family Households 48.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,664 | -8.0% |
| Households without Children | 4,986 | 4.3% |
Households with Children 25.02%
Households without Children 74.98%
What are the median and average incomes in Clarksburg?
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The average annual household income in Clarksburg is $60,232, while the median household income sits at $46,595 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,623, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $46,102. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,909 and $37,917, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $60,232 | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $46,595 | 10.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,385 | -11.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 12,276 | 2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Clarksburg?
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There are 8,149 housing units in Clarksburg, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1948. Of the 6,650 occupied housing units in Clarksburg, 63.02% are owner-occupied, while 36.98% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $116,300. In general, housing costs reach $648 per month in Clarksburg.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $116,300. In general, housing costs reach $648 per month in Clarksburg.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,149 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1948 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,081 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,225 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,524 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 885 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 568 | 24.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 414 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 209 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 76 | -3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 159 | 32.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 8 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,650 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,191 | -0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,459 | 3.5% |
Owner Occupied 63.02%
Renter Occupied 36.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,101 | -1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,090 | 0.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $116,300 | 12.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $99,500 | 16.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $648 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 50.13%
Without Mortgage 49.87%
What is the level of education in Clarksburg?
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Approximately 49.55% of the population in Clarksburg holds a high school degree (that's 6,138 residents), while 18.04% have attained a college certificate (2,767 locals) and 12.46% have a bachelor's degree (1,543 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 254 | -38.9% |
| Some High School | 6,138 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 2,767 | -4.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,031 | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,543 | 3.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,187 | -1.3% |
No High School 2.05%
Some High School 49.55%
Some College 18.04%
Associate Degree 8.32%
Bachelor's Degree 12.46%
Graduate Degree 9.58%
What is the marital status of Clarksburg residents?
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A total of 4,327 people in Clarksburg have never been married (which represents 32.99% of the total population), while 5,354 of them are wedded (40.82%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 272 (2.07%) and 2,631 (20.06%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,327 | -2.2% |
| Married | 5,354 | -5.3% |
| Separated | 272 | 28.9% |
| Widowed | 803 | -4.5% |
| Divorced | 2,631 | 13.3% |
Never Married 32.99%
Married 40.82%
Separated 2.07%
Widowed 6.12%
Divorced 20.06%
What are the most common means of transportation in Clarksburg?
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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 5,201 residents commute by car, 458 prefer going to work by walking and 39 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,201 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39 | -39.1% |
| Walk | 458 | -11.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Clarksburg by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.