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Morgantown

Pennsylvania · 826 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Morgantown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 22% since 2011, a loss of 233 residents. Median home value is $218,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
826
−22%vs 2011
vs 1,059 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
726 / sq mi
−22%vs 2011
vs 931 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−6%vs 2011
vs 42.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5828641K1K2K201020202024Morgantown
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,421
+6%vs 2011
vs $24,089 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.304 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $212,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $862 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−23.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.8% in 2011
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
−1%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(999)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian3.7%(39)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(774)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian2.3%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(102)
Diversity Score
12
−9%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 23.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
48.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

Morgantown, Pennsylvania has about 826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Morgantown, Pennsylvania earns about $55,625 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 $218,200, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

About 32.3% 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 3.6% of people in Morgantown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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