Demographics & People — Morgantown, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 30,273 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~30,200 |
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| Median Age | 23.9 |
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| Total Households | 12,119 |
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| Family Households | 4,898 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2266 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25,939 |
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| Black or African American | 1,281 |
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| Asian | 1,172 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,201 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 8,566 |
| German | 6,039 |
| Irish | 5,153 |
| Other groups | 4,278 |
| English | 3,247 |
| Italian | 2,802 |
| Polish | 1,639 |
| Scottish | 1,023 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 965 |
| American | 952 |
Language
| English Only | 27,140 |
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| Spanish | 555 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,223 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 987 |
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| Population 18+ | 27,152 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Morgantown, West Virginia.
