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 216 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2667,-81.5615 |
| Altitude | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital city | Parkersburg is capital of Wood County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1810 (216 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:29:55 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 26101 |
| Density | 909 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Parkersburg is located at 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W (39.2667400, -81.5615100).
Parkersburg map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Parkersburg City Park
1920 Park Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044248572 | Website available
2Fort Boreman Park
Fort Boreman Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044241976 | Website available
3Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
137 Juliana St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044204800 | Website available
4Point Park
113 Ann St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044248400 | Website available
5Southwood Park
1812 Belmont Rd #1700, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044248572 | Website available
Where to Eat in Parkersburg
1Texas Roadhouse
2306 Ohio Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044227427 | Website available
2Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
109 Grand Central Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044850096 | Website available
3Outback Steakhouse
105 Grand Central Mall, Parkersburg, WV 26105, United States View details
Phone: +13044223781 | Website available
4Buffalo Wild Wings
Lakeview Shopping Center, 100, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044229646 | Website available
5Bob Evans
2896 Pike St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044892171 | Website available
Where to Stay in Parkersburg
1Red Roof Inn Parkersburg
3714 E 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104, United States View details
Phone: +13044851741 | Website available
2Travelodge by Wyndham Parkersburg
3604 E 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104, United States View details
Phone: +13044245100 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Parkersburg
1Parkersburg Police Department
1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 View details
Phone: +13044248444 | Website available
2City of Parkersburg
1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101 View details
Phone: +13044248400 | Website available
3Parkersburg City Council
1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101 View details
Phone: +13044248490 | Website available
4Parkersburg Planning Division
1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 View details
Phone: +13044248519 | Website available
5Parkersburg City Mayor
1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 View details
Phone: +13044248420 | Website available
6Natural Resources Department
2311 Ohio Ave c, Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States View details
Phone: +13044204550 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Parkersburg, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237598 | Mountain State College | Parkersburg (WV) | 26101-3993 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Parkersburg, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Parkersburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Simmon Post Office | Parkersburg (WV) | 26101 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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