Parkersburg, IA Demographics

A map of Parkersburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,658	1,925	93.9%	95.5%
Native American/Other	39	5	2.2%	0.2%
Asian	36	3	2.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	28	24	1.6%	1.2%
Multiracial	3	55	0.2%	2.7%
Black	2	3	0.1%	0.1%

Parkersburg, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,766, a large decrease from the 2,015 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.0% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Multiracial, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkersburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parkersburg, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkersburg is ranked the 186th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Parkersburg was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkersburg's White Population

1,658 residents of Parkersburg, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkersburg is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Parkersburg ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkersburg's White population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Parkersburg's population has decreased from 95.5% to 93.9%.

Parkersburg is less White than neighboring Stout (95.9% White), Aplington (95.8% White), New Hartford (96.1% White), Holland (95.1% White), and Allison (98.4% White).

Parkersburg's Black Population

2 residents of Parkersburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkersburg is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Parkersburg ranks 564th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkersburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Parkersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Parkersburg is more Black than neighboring Stout (0% Black), Aplington (0% Black), New Hartford (0% Black), and Holland (0% Black). Parkersburg is less Black than neighboring Allison (0.2% Black).

Parkersburg's Asian Population

36 residents of Parkersburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkersburg is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Parkersburg ranks 498th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkersburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Asian residents' share of Parkersburg's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.0%.

Parkersburg is more Asian than neighboring Stout (0% Asian), Aplington (0.7% Asian), New Hartford (0.7% Asian), and Allison (0.6% Asian). Parkersburg is less Asian than neighboring Holland (2.4% Asian).

Parkersburg's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Parkersburg, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkersburg is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Parkersburg ranks 801st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkersburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Parkersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Stout (1.4% Hispanic), New Hartford (0% Hispanic), Holland (0% Hispanic), and Allison (0.2% Hispanic).

Parkersburg's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Parkersburg, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkersburg is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkersburg ranks 530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkersburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 680.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkersburg's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.2%.

Parkersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stout (0% Native American/Other), Aplington (0% Native American/Other), New Hartford (1% Native American/Other), Holland (0% Native American/Other), and Allison (0% Native American/Other).

Parkersburg's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Parkersburg, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkersburg is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Parkersburg ranks 494th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkersburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 94.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkersburg's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.2%.

Parkersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Stout (2.7% Multiracial), Aplington (1.9% Multiracial), New Hartford (2.1% Multiracial), Holland (2.4% Multiracial), and Allison (0.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.