Morgantown, WV

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2021 Population

29,316

5.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

24.4

0.826% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

34.1%

1.91% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,991

12.9% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$215,200

0.093% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,852

4.42% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Morgantown, WV had a population of 29.3k people with a median age of 24.4 and a median household income of $36,991. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Morgantown, WV declined from 30,953 to 29,316, a −5.29% decrease and its median household income declined from $42,474 to $36,991, a −12.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Morgantown, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), and White (Hispanic) (2.06%).

None of the households in Morgantown, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Morgantown, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Morgantown, WV are West Virginia University (6,623 degrees awarded in 2021), West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (336 degrees), and Morgantown Beauty College Inc (93 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Morgantown, WV was $215,200, and the homeownership rate was 41.6%.

Most people in Morgantown, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Morgantown, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Morgantown, WV is home to a population of 29.3k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.35% of Morgantown, WV residents were born outside of the country (2.16k people).

In 2021, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.5k people) in Morgantown, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Morgantown, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Morgantown, WV was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Morgantown, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Morgantown, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.5k ± 518
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.46k ± 383
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.05k ± 229

3.63%

Hispanic Population

1.07k people

3.63% of the people in Morgantown, WV are hispanic (1.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Morgantown, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

7.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.16k people

8.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

As of 2021, 7.35% of Morgantown, WV residents (2.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Morgantown, WV was 8.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Morgantown, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
369 ± 201
Vietnam
195 ± 84
Korea
165 ± 96

Morgantown, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Morgantown, WV employs 13.9k people. The largest industries in Morgantown, WV are Educational Services (3,853 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,190 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,678 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,420), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,926), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($57,026).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.9k

2021 Value

± 1,067

−4.42%

1 Year decline

± 11.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morgantown, WV declined at a rate of −4.42%, from 14.5k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Morgantown, WV, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,257 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,468 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,406 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Morgantown, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.9k

2021 Value

± 1,067

−4.42%

1 Year decline

± 11.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Morgantown, WV declined at a rate of −4.42%, from 14.5k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Morgantown, WV, are Educational Services (3,853 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,190 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,678 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Morgantown, WV, though some of these residents may live in Morgantown, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$26,643

Median earning men ± $4,890

$21,082

Median earning women ± $4,789

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,595), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,826), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,810).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($80,455), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,692), and Public Administration ($50,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Morgantown, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Morgantown, WV awarded 7,179 degrees. The student population of Morgantown, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,125 male students and 14,147 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Morgantown, WV are White (5,728 and 85.9%), followed by Black or African American (280 and 4.2%), Two or More Races (240 and 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (230 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Morgantown, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University (6,623 and 92.3%), West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (336 and 4.68%), and Morgantown Beauty College Inc (93 and 1.3%).

The most popular majors in Morgantown, WV are Registered Nursing (316 and 4.4%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (248 and 3.45%), and General Business (236 and 3.29%).

The median tuition cost in Morgantown, WV for a public four year colleges is $9,144 for in-state students and $25,824 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Morgantown, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 26,272 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 26,272 students enrolled in Morgantown, WV, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,875 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
248 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
224 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Morgantown, WV was Registered Nursing with 216 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Morgantown, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Virginia University
6,623 degrees awarded
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
336 degrees awarded
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
93 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia University with 6,623 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,204 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Morgantown, WV, which is 0.806 times less than the 3,975 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,728 degrees mean that there were 20.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 280 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,068) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,589) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Morgantown, WV was $215,200 in 2021, which is 0.879 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $215,000 to $215,200, a 0.093% increase. The homeownership rate in Morgantown, WV is 41.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Morgantown, WV have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Morgantown, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Morgantown, WV is $36,991. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Morgantown, WV was Census Tract 120 with a value of $94,865, followed by Census Tract 118.04 and Census Tract 109.02, with respective values of $72,188 and $67,500.

Housing

Property

$215,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,757

$4,842

Median Property Taxes

±$526

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Morgantown, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Morgantown, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.6% of the housing units in Morgantown, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Morgantown, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 120
Census Tract 118.04
Census Tract 109.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Morgantown, WV was Census Tract 120 with a value of $94,865, followed by Census Tract 118.04 and Census Tract 109.02, with respective values of $72,188 and $67,500.

The following map shows all of the places in Morgantown, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,991

Median Household Income

± $4,725

11.6k

Number of Households

± 887

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.6k households in Morgantown, WV declined from $36,991 from the previous year's value of $42,474.

The following chart displays the households in Morgantown, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Morgantown, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.3%)
Walked (15.2%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)

In 2021, 62.3% of workers in Morgantown, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (11.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Morgantown, WV have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Morgantown, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Morgantown, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Morgantown, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Morgantown, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

34.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Morgantown, WV (8.41k out of 24.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Morgantown, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Morgantown, WV has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 7.69% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0.993% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see 681 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (729 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 763 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Monongalia County, WV.

681 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monongalia County, WV

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see an average of 681 patients per year. This represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (729 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Monongalia County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 48.5% between 18 and 34 years, 24.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.55% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.4% were men and 46.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.48%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

7.69%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

0.993%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Morgantown, WV declined by 12.7% from 6.28% to 5.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Morgantown, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.