Clarksburg, West Virginia
Clarksburg: city in West Virginia, United States
About
Clarksburg is a city located in the county of Harrison in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,578. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,424 inhabitants.
The city was created 241 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Clarksburg
| Population | 15,424 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Harrison County |
| Area | 25230000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2807,-80.3445 |
| Altitude | 994 feet / 303 meters |
| Capital city | Clarksburg is capital of Harrison County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1785 (241 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:23:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 26301 |
| Population growth | -7.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Clarksburg is located at 39°16'50"N 80°20'40"W (39.2806500, -80.3445300).
Clarksburg map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clarksburg decreased by 7.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,578 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,403 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,273 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,142 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,011 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,900 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,786 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,538 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,373 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,225 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,424 | 1.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Clarksburg
1Veteran's Memorial Park
W Virginia 98, Clarksburg, WV 26301, United States View details
Phone: +13046241655 | Website available
2Fletcher Covered Bridge
Clarksburg, WV 26301, United States View details
3Harrison County WV Historical Society
445 W Main St #150, Clarksburg, WV 26301, United States View details
Phone: +13047094902 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Clarksburg
1Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301 View details
Phone: +13046241655 | Website available
2Clarksburg City Hall
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301 View details
Phone: +13046241600 | Website available
3Nutter Fort City Hall
1415 Buckhannon Pike, Clarksburg, WV 26301 View details
Phone: +13046227713 | Website available
4Stonewood City Hall
112 Southern Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301 View details
5Clarksburg City Personnel
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301 View details
Phone: +13046241683 | Website available
People born in Clarksburg (62)
People born in Clarksburg, including politician Samuel Lewis Hays, general of the Confederate Army in the Civil War Stonewall Jackson, former United States Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, .
More notable people
- Lynn Hornor (American politician (1874-1933)) he was born in 03/11/1874
- Phyllis Curtin (Operatic soprano) she was born in 03/12/1921
- Lloyd Lowndes (American politician (1845-1905)) he was born in 21/02/1845
- Nathan Goff (Union Army officer (1843-1920)) he was born in 09/02/1843
- Charles S. Lewis (American politician (1821-1878)) he was born in 26/02/1821
- Edward B. Jackson (American politician (1793-1826)) he was born in 25/01/1793
- John William Davis (American politician (1873-1955)) he was born in 13/04/1873
- William W. Chapman (American politician (1808-1892)) he was born in 11/08/1808
- Guy D. Goff (American politician (1866-1933)) he was born in 13/09/1866
- Dave Jamerson (American basketball player) he was born in 13/08/1967
- John J. Davis (American politician (1835-1916)) he was born in 05/05/1835
- Pare Lorentz (American film director, screenwriter, and New Deal documentary filmmaker) he was born in 11/12/1905
- Tony Anthony (American film actor, producer, director, screenwriter) he was born in 16/10/1937
- William Lowther "Mudwall" Jackson (American politician) he was born in 03/02/1825
- William S. Haymond (American politician) he was born in 20/02/1823
- Bob Wilson (American basketball player (1926-2014)) he was born in 08/03/1926
- Babe Barna (American baseball player) he was born in 02/03/1915
- Bert Hamric (American baseball player) he was born in 01/03/1928
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clarksburg, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237321 | Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | Clarksburg (WV) | 26301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clarksburg, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Clarksburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Clarksburg Post Office | Clarksburg (WV) | 26301 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Clarksburg, Ohio village in the United States with a population of 441 people.
- Clarksburg, Illinois township in Shelby County, Illinois with a population of 381 people.
- Clarksburg, Tennessee human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 376 people.
- Clarksburg, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 346 people.
Other cities in Harrison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 8,782 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, US |
| Bethlehem | 2,298 | Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia |
| Shinnston | 2,096 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States |
| Stonewood | 1,702 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Nutter Fort | 1,501 | City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Despard | 1,004 | Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia |
| Lumberport | 835 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Anmoore | 732 | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| West Milford | 609 | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Lost Creek | 462 | Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Clarksburg distances to largest West Virginia cities