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Morgantown

West Virginia · 30,347 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 $42,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,000. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,347
+13%since 2000
from 26,809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,981 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Morgantown
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,474
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,248
+75%since 2000
from $14,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
64.2% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+13%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(23,740)
Black4.1%(1,098)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(412)
Asian4.1%(1,105)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(6,195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(24,763)
Black4.5%(1,360)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,240)
Asian3.7%(1,116)
Other5.1%(1,560)
Diversity Score39.1%(11,858)
Diversity Score
39
+69%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, West Virginia?

Morgantown, West Virginia has about 30,347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgantown, West Virginia earns about $42,474 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 $215,000, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, West Virginia?

About 54.5% 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 34.7% 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 4,468 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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