2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,327
Morgan County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 17,327. The median household income is $63,805, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0%, median home value is $223,100, and 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% below the national average.
Population
17,327
2023 estimate
Rank #2018 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,805
Household
Rank #1560 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$223,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #975 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2335 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% above West Virginia avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
37% above West Virginia avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above West Virginia avg·0% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,803
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
58% above West Virginia avg·7% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% above West Virginia avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above West Virginia avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above West Virginia avg·24% above national avg
Housing Units
9,182
Households
7,211
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,247
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
42 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% below West Virginia avg·27% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above West Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.6%
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