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Morgantown

Pennsylvania · 1,381 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Morgantown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,166. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $268,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,381
+3%since 2023
from 1,340 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,215 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+1%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5828641K1K2K201020202024Morgantown
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,166
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,673 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,657
+14%since 2023
from $36,587 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+3%since 2023
from 0.348 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $243,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,546
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,284 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+8%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,306)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(17)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score6.2%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,314)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(14)
Other3.3%(45)
Diversity Score11.7%(161)
Diversity Score
12
+87%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+6%since 2023
from 32.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

Morgantown, Pennsylvania has about 1,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Morgantown, Pennsylvania earns about $78,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgantown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Morgantown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $268,000, and the typical rent is about $1,546 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Morgantown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of people in Morgantown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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