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Morgantown

Pennsylvania · 1,614 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Morgantown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,292. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 938 residents. Median home value is $199,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,614
+139%since 2019
from 676 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,420 / sq mi
+139%since 2019
from 595 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−20%since 2019
from 49.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5828641K1K2K201020202024Morgantown
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,292
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,839 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,245
+16%since 2019
from $25,311 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $206,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $791 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−25%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(14)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score9.3%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,470)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(60)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score14.7%(237)
Diversity Score
15
+58%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+29%since 2019
from 25.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Female
52.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

Morgantown, Pennsylvania has about 1,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Morgantown, Pennsylvania earns about $64,292 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 $199,400, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Pennsylvania?

About 26.1% 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 9.1% of people in Morgantown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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