Clarksburg
City in Harrison County, West Virginia

Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, with 16,061 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 994 ft (303 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nutter Fort, 2.0 miles E.
- 16,061residents (2020 Census)
- 994 ftelevation · 303 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.9 km²
- 1,549 / sq mipopulation density
- 26301ZIP code
About Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 16,061 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in West Virginia. It is the principal city of the Clarksburg micropolitan area in North Central West Virginia, which had a population of 90,434 in 2020.
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Living in Clarksburg
- Median household income
- $47,386
- Median home value
- $129,900
- Median rent
- $790/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Clarksburg had 16,061 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,061 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,549 per sq mi (598 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarksburg at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Harrison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,061 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.37 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2703° N, 80.3618° W |
| ZIP code | 26301 |
| Official website | cityofclarksburgwv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5415628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarksburg
- Nutter Fort2.0 mi E
- Despard2.7 mi NE
- East View3.0 mi E
- Stonewood3.3 mi SE
- Anmoore4.0 mi E
- Hepzibah4.4 mi N
- Reynoldsville4.5 mi W
- West Milford5.1 mi SW
- Wolf Summit5.4 mi W
- Spelter5.6 mi NE
- Bridgeport6.7 mi E
- Gypsy7.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clarksburg
What county is Clarksburg in?
Clarksburg is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Clarksburg, WV?
16,061 people lived in Clarksburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarksburg, WV?
The ZIP code of Clarksburg is 26301.
What is the elevation of Clarksburg?
994 feet (303 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarksburg?
Nutter Fort (2.0 mi), Despard (2.7 mi), East View (3.0 mi), Stonewood (3.3 mi), Anmoore (4.0 mi).
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