Morgan County, West Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Morgan County, WV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below averageAmong the top 5 wealthiest counties in West Virginia
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 70% of counties in West Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Morgan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,426 | 1,778,099 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 75.8 | 73.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | -0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.5 | 40.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,342 | 728,564 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Morgan County grew by 6.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 17,426 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Morgan County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.8% of residents. That is 3.6 points above West Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,964 17.0% -2.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,132 18.0% -1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,118 23.6% +2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,325 24.8% +3.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below West Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Morgan County and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% West Virginia 50.3%
- Men 50.1% West Virginia 49.7%
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Economy
Morgan County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Morgan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,049 | $59,640 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.78% | 4.26% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Morgan County is about 21% higher than in West Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Morgan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $91,250 | $94,699 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $793 | $871 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.1% | 74.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Morgan County is about 9.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $793 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Morgan County spend about 72 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 299 hours, about 12.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Morgan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 35.8 | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 71.7 | 43.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 299 | 180 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $9,261 | $5,581 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,301 | 7,243 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 579 | 1,052 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
West Virginia:
Randolph County (16.4 min), Ohio County (17.0 min), Pocahontas County (17.2 min).
Slowest:
Hampshire County (40.3 min), Morgan County (35.8 min), Monroe County (33.7 min).
The average commute time in Morgan County is 36 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in West Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Morgan County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Morgan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.4), Ohio County (0.3), Jefferson County (0.3).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.1), Lincoln County (0.2), Clay County (0.2).
Health
Morgan County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Morgan County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.9% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.7% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
West Virginia:
Monongalia County (0.8), Jefferson County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8).
Lowest:
McDowell County (0.7), Lincoln County (0.8), Mingo County (0.8).
Morgan County, WV Compared With Nearby Counties
Morgan County, WV is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 17,426 residents against a local median of 94,959. Where Morgan County, WV breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 66% below the local median of $267,272 at $91,250.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 35.8 min against a local median of 23.6 min, 52% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 52% above the local median it puts Morgan County, WV at the weaker end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $179,600 on median home price, so Morgan County, WV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Morgan County, WV has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County, WV | 17,426 | $72,049 #3/4 | $91,250 #4/4 | 35.8 min #3/4 |
| Berkeley County, WV | 129,514 | $81,771 | $267,272 | 23.6 min |
| Frederick County, VA | 94,959 | $97,732 | $340,016 | 23.3 min |
| Hampshire County, WV | 23,465 | $63,970 | $160,416 | 40.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morgan County, West Virginia.
How many people live in Morgan County, West Virginia?
About 17,426 people live in Morgan County, West Virginia, in 7,342 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 47.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
How densely populated is Morgan County, West Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Morgan County, West Virginia has 76 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Morgan County, West Virginia?
The median home costs 1.3 times the median household income ($91,250 against $72,049), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $793 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Morgan County, West Virginia?
Unemployment in Morgan County, West Virginia is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Morgan County, West Virginia?
17.3% of adults in Morgan County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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