COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Morgan County

West Virginia · 12,128 residents · 229.073 sq mi

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Morgan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,372. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,815 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,300.

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Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 5%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

12,128

−19%vs 2000

vs 14,943 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

53 / sq mi

−19%vs 2000

vs 65 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.9

−7%vs 2000

vs 40.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202417K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,372

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,016 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,420

−37%vs 2000

vs $18,109 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.0%

+0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,300

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $85,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$310

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $447 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

83.0%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.3% in 2000

17.0% rent

Afford Score

2.5

+3%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(14,596)

Black0.6%(89)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(124)

Asian0.1%(18)

Other0%

Diversity Score3.9%(575)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.6%(11,964)

Black0.6%(68)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(57)

Asian0.4%(45)

Other0.4%(51)

Diversity Score4.5%(544)

Diversity Score

+16%vs 2000

vs 4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.8%

+0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

64.8%

−11.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.3 min

−12%vs 2000

vs 28.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, West Virginia?

Morgan County, West Virginia has about 12,128 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Morgan County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Morgan County, West Virginia earns about $24,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan County, West Virginia expensive?

In Morgan County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, West Virginia?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan County, West Virginia?

About 11.0% of people in Morgan County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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6 census tracts

Census Tract 9708 Census Tract 9707.01 Census Tract 9710.01 Census Tract 9707.02 Census Tract 9709 Census Tract 9710.02

2 ZIP codes

ZIP 25411 ZIP 25422

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