Census Bureau data for Morgantown town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Morgantown town
- What is the median household income in Morgantown town?
- The median household income in Morgantown town is $50,809 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Morgantown town?
- The poverty rate in Morgantown town is 15.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Morgantown town?
- $129,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Morgantown town?
- The median gross rent in Morgantown town is $882 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Morgantown town residents have a college degree?
- 7.5% of adults in Morgantown town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,328
Median Income
$50,809
Median Home Value
$129,500
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
17.6%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,621 (+20.4%)
Home Value:
+$34,500 (+36.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.6 pp (-19.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.6 pp (+27.1%)
Unemployment:
+10.8 pp (+158.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,328
Median Age
34.0
Female
54.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.6%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,809
±$13,734
-$19,242 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,620
Median Family Income
$53,875
Poverty Rate
15.0%
+6.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
22.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
14.8%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
18.0%
$50–75k
18.9%
$75–100k
15.6%
$100–150k
11.3%
$150–200k
1.2%
$200k+
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
495
Owner-Occupied
73.2%
Renter-Occupied
26.8%
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
Median Home Value
$129,500
-$72,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$882
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.1%
Home Value Distribution
$50–100k
15.1%
$100–200k
44.5%
$200–300k
7.6%
$300–500k
1.7%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.8%
$500–1k
58.5%
$1–1.5k
30.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3+
26.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
4.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
36.2%
1940–1969
16.8%
1970–1999
6.7%
2000–2009
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.5%
-21.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.0%
Some College / Associate
15.3%
Less Than High School
0.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.6%
+13.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.9%
Self-Employed
9.4%
Government Workers
15.8%
Private For-Profit
74.8%
Industry
Construction
21.5%
Edu/Health
20.4%
Retail
11.7%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Public Admin
7.7%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Finance
5.4%
Transportation
5.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.6%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
34.4%
Construction
19.4%
Production
18.3%
Sales
16.7%
Food Prep
11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
39.2 min
Drove Alone
83.9%
Carpool
11.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
488
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
27.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.6%
5–9
11.4%
10–14
9.6%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
14.0%
35–44
15.7%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
2.8%
75–84
10.7%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 27.4%
Working age (18–64): 72.6%
65 and over: 14.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.2%
Uninsured
6.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.8%
Has a Computer
96.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023