Ohio Valley Times

46.6 percent of Parkersburg residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 46.8 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Parkersburg population reached 24,564.

Out of 13,109 people who had a job, 36 were employed in the Armed Forces and 13,073 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	11,455	46.6
Employed	13,109	53.4
Employed in civilian labor force	13,073	53.2
Employed in armed forces	36	0.15