Morgan County, West Virginia

WV · FIPS 54065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 17,426 #2,016 / 3,222
37th
Median Household Income $72,179 -4.0% #1,035 / 3,222
68th
Median Age 48.8 years +25.4% #301 / 3,222
91th
Median Home Value $240,600 -14.7% #977 / 3,222
70th
Median Gross Rent $794 -31.7% #2,154 / 3,222
33th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -11.4% #1,055 / 3,222
67th

Demographics

Morgan County has a population of 17,426, making it the #2,016 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Morgan County is $72,179, ranking #1,035 out of 3,222 counties — 4.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Median Household Income
$72,179 −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,035 of 3,222
68th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,317 −12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,375 of 3,222
57th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,055 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,265 of 3,222
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0% −46.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,352 of 3,222
27th percentile
Mean Commute Time
41.4 min +50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #40 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Morgan County is $240,600 (-14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $794/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.1%.

Median Home Value
$240,600 −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #977 of 3,222
70th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$794 −31.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,154 of 3,222
33th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.1% +30.6% vs nat'l
Rank #164 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.1% Homeownership

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Health

93.9% of residents in Morgan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.

93.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.9% +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,088 of 3,222
66th percentile

About Morgan County, West Virginia

Morgan County, West Virginia has a total population of 17,426, making it the 2,016th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morgan County is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Morgan County is $72,179, which ranks #1,035 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Morgan County is $240,600, 14.7% below the national median. Renters in Morgan County pay a median gross rent of $794 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Morgan County, 18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.4 min.

Morgan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).

All data for Morgan County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.