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 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,179 | -4.0% | #1,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.8 years | +25.4% | #301 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,600 | -14.7% | #977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | -31.7% | #2,154 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.4% | #1,055 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.9% of residents in Morgan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
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.