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Morgan County

West Virginia · 17,063 residents · 229.073 sq mi
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Morgan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,063
+14%since 2000
from 14,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+20%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K17K18K1990201020202024Morgan County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,116
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,803
+65%since 2000
from $18,109 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(15,896)
Black0.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(236)
Asian0.5%(83)
Other2.8%(473)
Diversity Score12.9%(2,201)
Segregation Score21.1%(3,594)
Diversity Score
13
+235%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan County, West Virginia?

Morgan County, West Virginia has about 17,063 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan County, West Virginia earns about $57,116 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 $189,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan County, West Virginia?

About 18.6% 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 5.8% of people in Morgan County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,935 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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