Morgantown, WV cityscape

26505

Morgantown, WV

Total Population
38,056
Median Household Income
$41,817
Median Home Value
$258,400
Median Rent
$931

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$41,817
100% above state median
Home Value
$258,400
100.2% above state median
Rent
$931
100% above state median
Median Age
25.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Morgantown, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 56.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 25.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 30.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$41,817
-44.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.05 people

Total Households
16,626
Family Households
25.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
45.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
8.3%
Total Employed Residents:8,354

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
11.2%
1,875 workers
Public Transit
3.1%
517 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,747
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (11.2% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.3%
19,202 employed
Labor Force
20,694
1,388 unemployed
Median Age
25.1 years
Per Capita Income
$30,576
Poverty Rate
30.0%

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