Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg: City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
About
Parkersburg is a city located in the county of Wood in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,492 and a population density of 987 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,009 inhabitants.
The city was created 214 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Parkersburg
| Population : | 29,009 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wood County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 31.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital city : | Parkersburg is capital of Wood County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1810 (214 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:49:57 (17th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 26101 |
| Density : | 909 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parkersburg is located at 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W (39.2667400, -81.5615100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Parkersburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Parkersburg decreased by 8.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,492 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,204 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,059 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,950 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,845 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,697 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,364 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,074 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,653 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,306 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,009 | -1.02% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Parkersburg
1 Parkersburg City Park
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2 Fort Boreman Park
Fort Boreman Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
137 Juliana St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Point Park
113 Ann St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Southwood Park
1812 Belmont Rd #1700, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Parkersburg
1 Texas Roadhouse
2306 Ohio Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
109 Grand Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Outback Steakhouse
105 Grand Central Mall, Parkersburg, WV 26105, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Buffalo Wild Wings
Lakeview Shopping Center, 100, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bob Evans
2896 Pike St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Parkersburg
1 Red Roof Inn Parkersburg
3714 E 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Travelodge by Wyndham Parkersburg
3604 E 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Parkersburg
1 Parkersburg Police Department
1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Parkersburg
1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ➦ Show Map
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3 Parkersburg City Council
1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ➦ Show Map
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4 Parkersburg City Mayor
1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ➦ Show Map
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5 Parkersburg Planning Division
1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 ➦ Show Map
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6 Natural Resources Department
2311 Ohio Ave c, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Parkersburg (79)
People born in Parkersburg, including computer scientist and fomer president of Pixar Edwin Catmull, United States Army general Bantz J. Craddock, racecar driver Paul Goldsmith, .
List
- Deron Williams (American basketball player) he was born in 26/06/1984
- Morgan Spurlock (American filmmaker, screenwriter and producer) he was born in 07/11/1970
- Carlene Thompson (American suspense novelist) she was born in 01/01/1952
- Paul Dooley (American actor, writer, and comedian) he was born in 22/02/1928
- Jacob B. Jackson (American politician (1829-1893)) he was born in 06/04/1829
- Mick Staton (Member of the United States House of Representatives, 1981-1983) he was born in 11/02/1940
- Greasy Neale (American football player and coach, baseball player and coach (1891-1973)) he was born in 05/11/1891
- Hunter Holmes Moss, Jr. (American politician (1874-1916)) he was born in 26/05/1874
- Jacob B. Blair (American politician (1821-1901)) he was born in 11/04/1821
- James M. Jackson (Lawyer, politician (1825-1901)) he was born in 03/12/1825
- John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. (American politician (1912-1962)) he was born in 30/01/1912
- John Jay Jackson, Jr. (United States federal judge (1824-1907)) he was born in 04/08/1824
- Walt Barnes (American football player, actor (1918-1998)) he was born in 26/01/1918
- Ray Wetzel (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 22/09/1924
- Richard W. Blue (U.S. Representative from Kansas) he was born in 08/09/1841
- Dorothy Maharam (American mathematician) she was born in 01/07/1917
- Enoch J. Rector (American inventor) he was born in 09/10/1863
- Alex Molinaroli (entrepreneur from United States of America) he was born in 07/10/1959
Schools in Parkersburg
College & universities near Parkersburg, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237598 | Mountain State College | Parkersburg (WV) | 26101-3993 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Parkersburg, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
Post offices near Parkersburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Simmon Post Office | Parkersburg (WV) | 26101 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Parkersburg , Iowa city in Butler County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,913 people.
- Parkersburg , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 201 people.
Other cities in Wood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Parkersburg | 30,601 | City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia |
| Vienna | 10,028 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Blennerhassett | 3,089 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Williamstown | 2,860 | City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Mineral Wells | 1,950 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Washington | 1,175 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| North Hills | 766 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Parkersburg distances to largest West Virginia cities
