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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Morgantown

West Virginia · 26,809 residents · 10.179 sq mi
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Morgantown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,649. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,900. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,809
+4%since 1990
from 25,879 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,634 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,542 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.1
−1%since 1990
from 23.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Morgantown
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,649
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,022 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,459
+37%since 1990
from $10,533 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.4%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$431
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
41.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.4% in 1990
58.3% rent
4.5
+17%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(23,809)
Black3.5%(897)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(324)
Asian4%(1,029)
Diversity Score21.4%(5,547)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(23,740)
Black4.1%(1,098)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(412)
Asian4.1%(1,105)
Diversity Score23.1%(6,195)
23
+8%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, West Virginia?

Morgantown, West Virginia has about 26,809 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, West Virginia?

The typical household in Morgantown, West Virginia earns about $20,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgantown, West Virginia expensive?

In Morgantown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, West Virginia?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morgantown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia?

About 38.4% of people in Morgantown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgantown, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgantown, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 930 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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