This was 21.5 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 223.
69.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Parkersburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 46 | 30.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 35 | 22.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 11 | 7.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 9 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 18 | 11.8 |
| Associate's degree | 27 | 17.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 3.9 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 0.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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