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2,761
TOTAL POPULATION
1,369
MALE POPULATION
1,392
FEMALE POPULATION
98.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,551
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,288
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,386
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,000
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Morgantown

The most populous races in Morgantown are White / Caucasian (2,523 | 91.4%), Hispanic or Latino (390 | 14.1%), and Two or more Races (198 | 7.2%).
Race in Morgantown
Race# Population% Population
Asian281.0%
Black / African American120.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino39014.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,52391.4%
Two or more Races1987.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,761100.0%

Ancestry in Morgantown

The most populous ancestries reported in Morgantown are American (492 | 17.8%), English (281 | 10.2%), Central American (270 | 9.8%), Guatemalan (270 | 9.8%), and German (254 | 9.2%), together accounting for 56.8% of all Morgantown residents.
Race# Population% Population
American49217.8%
Blackfeet20.1%
British60.2%
Canadian80.3%
Central American2709.8%
Cherokee20.1%
Chinese572.1%
Comanche20.1%
Czech170.6%
English28110.2%
European80.3%
French140.5%
German2549.2%
Guatemalan2709.8%
Irish2448.8%
Italian572.1%
Kiowa10.0%
Mexican662.4%
New Zealander80.3%
Northern European50.2%
Puerto Rican190.7%
Scotch-Irish1053.8%
Scottish311.1%
Spanish230.8%
Swedish50.2%
Welsh250.9%
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Sex and Age in Morgantown

Sex and Age in Morgantown

The most populous age groups in Morgantown are 45 to 49 Years (153 | 11.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (132 | 9.5%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (6.3%)87 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years90 (6.6%)100 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years80 (5.8%)95 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years125 (9.1%)40 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Years72 (5.3%)60 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years114 (8.3%)45 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years118 (8.6%)132 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years80 (5.8%)127 (9.1%)
40 to 44 Years113 (8.3%)121 (8.7%)
45 to 49 Years153 (11.2%)92 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years62 (4.5%)63 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years67 (4.9%)60 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years29 (2.1%)82 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years44 (3.2%)75 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years70 (5.1%)26 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years24 (1.8%)79 (5.7%)
80 to 84 Years35 (2.6%)32 (2.3%)
85 Years and over7 (0.5%)76 (5.5%)
Total1,369 (100.0%)1,392 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Morgantown

Median Family Size in Morgantown

The median family size in Morgantown is 3.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (164 | 30.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (52 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Morgantown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple321 (59.8%)3.73
Single Male/Father52 (9.7%)2.48
Single Female/Mother164 (30.5%)4.08
Total Families537 (100.0%)3.71

Median Household Size in Morgantown

The median household size in Morgantown is 2.64 persons per household, with single female/mother households (164 | 16.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.29 persons per household. non-family households (450 | 45.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Morgantown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple321 (32.5%)3.73
Single Male/Father52 (5.3%)2.98
Single Female/Mother164 (16.6%)4.29
Non-family450 (45.6%)1.22
Total Households987 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Morgantown

Out of a total of 987 households in Morgantown, 537 (54.4%) are family households, while 450 (45.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 211, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 371.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Morgantown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-371 (37.6%)
2-Person Households211 (21.4%)79 (8.0%)
3-Person Households123 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households140 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households28 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households17 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (54.4%)450 (45.6%)

Female Fertility in Morgantown

Fertility by Age in Morgantown

Average fertility rate in Morgantown is 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 56.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Morgantown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years33 (43.4%)139.0
35 to 50 years43 (56.6%)116.0
Total76 (100.0%)117.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morgantown

80.3% of women with births (76) in Morgantown are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Morgantown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
35 to 50 years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (80.3%)15 (19.7%)

Fertility by Education in Morgantown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Morgantown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School18 (23.7%)97.0
High School Diploma2 (2.6%)11.0
College or Associate's Degree56 (73.7%)283.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total76 (100.0%)117.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morgantown

19.7% of women with births in Morgantown are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Morgantown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree43 (76.8%)13 (23.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
Total61 (80.3%)15 (19.7%)

Income in Morgantown

Income Overview in Morgantown

Per Capita Income in Morgantown is $18,551, while median incomes of families and households are $55,288 and $26,386 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,761$18,551
Median Family Income537$55,288
Mean Family Income537$54,956
Median Household Income987$26,386
Mean Household Income987$41,930
Income Deficit537$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,76144.82%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,76155.18¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7610.49

Earnings by Sex in Morgantown

Average Earnings in Morgantown are $26,667, $39,167 for men and $21,611 for women, a difference of 44.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Morgantown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male526 (49.9%)$39,167
Female528 (50.1%)$21,611
Total1,054 (100.0%)$26,667

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morgantown

The most common earnings brackets in Morgantown are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (53 | 10.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (64 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Morgantown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (4.0%)49 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99923 (4.4%)20 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49946 (8.7%)27 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)22 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (2.7%)30 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (3.8%)14 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (2.1%)20 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99940 (7.6%)53 (10.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (3.8%)45 (8.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)32 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (3.2%)19 (3.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (3.0%)64 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99948 (9.1%)64 (12.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99937 (7.0%)35 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99953 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)3 (0.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99939 (7.4%)17 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99939 (7.4%)6 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+40 (7.6%)8 (1.5%)
Total526 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morgantown

Average earnings in Morgantown are $42,500 for men and $23,958 for women, a difference of 43.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,857. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,809, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $6,898.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Morgantown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,857$6,898
High School Diploma$45,750$18,925
College or Associate's Degree$41,932$33,047
Bachelor's Degree$65,625($1)
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,500$23,958

Family Income in Morgantown

Family Income Brackets in Morgantown

According to the Morgantown family income data, there are 109 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Morgantown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000519.5%
$10,000 to $14,999387.1%
$15,000 to $24,9998014.9%
$25,000 to $34,999478.8%
$35,000 to $49,999519.5%
$50,000 to $74,99910219.0%
$75,000 to $99,99910920.3%
$100,000 to $149,999499.1%
$150,000 to $199,999101.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morgantown

5-person families (24 | 4.5%) account for the highest median family income in Morgantown with $78,125 per family, while 2-person families (258 | 48.0%) have the highest median income of $30,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Morgantown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families258 (48.0%)$60,000
3-Person Families90 (16.8%)($1)
4-Person Families130 (24.2%)$26,923
5-Person Families24 (4.5%)$78,125
6-Person Families18 (3.4%)($1)
7+ Person Families17 (3.2%)($1)
Total537 (100.0%)$55,288

Family Income by Number of Earners in Morgantown

The median family income in Morgantown is $55,288, with families comprising 3+ earners (11) having the highest median family income of $125,208, while families with 1 earner (221) have the lowest median family income of $26,875, accounting for 2.1% and 41.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Morgantown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners81 (15.1%)$37,083
1 Earner221 (41.1%)$26,875
2 Earners224 (41.7%)$71,953
3+ Earners11 (2.1%)$125,208
Total537 (100.0%)$55,288

Household Income in Morgantown

Household Income Brackets in Morgantown

With 208 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Morgantown, accounting for 21.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Morgantown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020821.1%
$10,000 to $14,99910210.3%
$15,000 to $24,99915816.0%
$25,000 to $34,999929.3%
$35,000 to $49,99910710.8%
$50,000 to $74,99912412.6%
$75,000 to $99,999808.1%
$100,000 to $149,99910610.7%
$150,000 to $199,999101.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Morgantown

The median household income in Morgantown is $26,386, with the highest median household income of $26,364 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 52 households (5.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 342 households (34.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Morgantown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years52 (5.3%)$26,364
25 to 44 Years294 (29.8%)$25,385
45 to 64 Years342 (34.6%)($1)
65+ Years299 (30.3%)$24,968
Total987 (100.0%)$26,386

Poverty in Morgantown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morgantown

With 33.5% poverty level for males and 42.1% for females among the residents of Morgantown, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 61 males (70.9%) and 62 females (61.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Morgantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (70.9%)42 (48.3%)
5 Years17 (63.0%)11 (32.4%)
6 to 11 Years65 (65.0%)62 (61.4%)
12 to 14 Years21 (48.8%)31 (51.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (20.0%)
18 to 24 Years64 (52.5%)23 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years95 (44.0%)93 (52.5%)
35 to 44 Years85 (46.5%)115 (46.4%)
45 to 54 Years19 (9.3%)62 (40.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)51 (37.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.8%)31 (36.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (21.7%)
Total431 (33.5%)553 (42.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morgantown

According to the poverty statistics in Morgantown, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Morgantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (29.1%)45 (51.7%)
5 Years10 (37.0%)23 (67.6%)
6 to 11 Years35 (35.0%)39 (38.6%)
12 to 14 Years22 (51.2%)29 (48.3%)
15 Years24 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years41 (100.0%)16 (80.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (47.5%)46 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years121 (56.0%)84 (47.5%)
35 to 44 Years98 (53.5%)133 (53.6%)
45 to 54 Years186 (90.7%)93 (60.0%)
55 to 64 Years80 (100.0%)86 (62.8%)
65 to 74 Years100 (96.2%)55 (63.9%)
75 Years and over56 (100.0%)101 (78.3%)
Total856 (66.5%)761 (57.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morgantown

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Morgantown show that 15.6% or 50 of the total 321 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Morgantown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children105 (78.4%)29 (21.6%)
3 or 4 Children17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total271 (84.4%)50 (15.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morgantown

According to the poverty data in Morgantown, 36.5% or 19 single-father households and 50.6% or 83 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (37.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (78.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Morgantown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (39.0%)
1 or 2 Children19 (37.2%)31 (40.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)36 (78.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (36.5%)83 (50.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morgantown

The poverty data for Morgantown shows that 50 of the married-couple family households (15.6%) and 102 of the single-parent households (47.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 household (78.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Morgantown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (38.1%)
1 or 2 Children29 (21.6%)50 (39.1%)
3 or 4 Children8 (32.0%)36 (78.3%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (15.6%)102 (47.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Morgantown

Employment by Class of Employer in Morgantown

Among the 870 employed individuals in Morgantown, private company employees (584 | 67.1%), not-for-profit organizations (71 | 8.2%), and local government employees (66 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Morgantown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees58467.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)263.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)394.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations718.2%
Local Government Employees667.6%
State Government Employees657.5%
Federal Government Employees70.8%
Unpaid Family Workers121.4%
Total870100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Morgantown

According to the labor force statistics for Morgantown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,188), 45.7% or 1,000 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.0% or 100 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 79.9% or 127 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Morgantown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years89 (67.4%)15 (16.9%)
25 to 29 Years127 (79.9%)25 (19.7%)
30 to 34 Years152 (60.8%)38 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years197 (44.7%)9 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years246 (66.5%)13 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years59 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years46 (41.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years52 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)-0 (0.0%)
Total1,000 (45.7%)100 (10.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morgantown

According to labor force statistics for Morgantown, 56.7% of individuals (827) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,458) are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 85 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 75.6% or 291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.3% or 62 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Morgantown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School88 (23.8%)42 (11.4%)
High School Diploma377 (61.8%)21 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree291 (75.6%)82 (21.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71 (75.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (56.7%)150 (10.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Morgantown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morgantown are Management (85 | 9.4%), Community & Social Service (71 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (51 | 5.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (27 | 3.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (27 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Morgantown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Morgantown, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Business & Financial (70.6%), and Management (57.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Morgantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management49 (57.7%)36 (42.3%)
Business & Financial12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (15.5%)60 (84.5%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (9.8%)46 (90.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)75 (36.4%)131 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)445 (49.4%)456 (50.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Morgantown are Healthcare Support (41 | 4.5%), Security & Protection (40 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 3.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (21 | 2.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Morgantown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Morgantown, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (57.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (36.4%), and Security & Protection (27.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Morgantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Security & Protection11 (27.5%)29 (72.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (36.4%)21 (63.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)29 (19.6%)119 (80.4%)
Total (Overall)445 (49.4%)456 (50.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Morgantown are Office & Administration (151 | 16.8%), and Sales & Related (79 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Morgantown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Morgantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38 (48.1%)41 (51.9%)
Office & Administration59 (39.1%)92 (60.9%)
Total (Category)97 (42.2%)133 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)445 (49.4%)456 (50.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Morgantown are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (41 | 4.5%), Construction & Extraction (38 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (31 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Morgantown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Morgantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair38 (92.7%)3 (7.3%)
Total (Category)107 (97.3%)3 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)445 (49.4%)456 (50.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Morgantown are Transportation (116 | 12.9%), Production (72 | 8.0%), and Material Moving (19 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Morgantown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Morgantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (13.9%)62 (86.1%)
Transportation116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Total (Category)137 (66.2%)70 (33.8%)
Total (Overall)445 (49.4%)456 (50.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Morgantown

Employment Industries in Morgantown

The major employment industries in Morgantown include Manufacturing (190 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (102 | 11.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (88 | 9.8%), Educational Services (78 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (71 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Morgantown

Employment Industries by Sex in Morgantown

The Morgantown industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94.1%), and Retail Trade (92.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Morgantown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing64 (33.7%)126 (66.3%)
Wholesale Trade48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade5 (7.7%)60 (92.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support19 (65.5%)10 (34.5%)
Educational Services18 (23.1%)60 (76.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (5.9%)96 (94.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services26 (36.6%)45 (63.4%)
Public Administration24 (70.6%)10 (29.4%)
Total445 (49.4%)456 (50.6%)

Education in Morgantown

School Enrollment in Morgantown

The most common levels of schooling among the 595 students in Morgantown are middle school (165 | 27.7%), high school (118 | 19.8%), and elementary school (105 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Morgantown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6210.4%
Kindergarten518.6%
Elementary School10517.6%
Middle School16527.7%
High School11819.8%
College / Undergraduate9115.3%
Graduate / Professional30.5%
Total595100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morgantown

Out of a total of 595 students who are enrolled in schools in Morgantown, 18 (3.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 577 (97.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (12.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 175 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Morgantown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old186 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds84 (87.5%)12 (12.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total577 (97.0%)18 (3.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morgantown

Business (49 | 25.0%), education (46 | 23.5%), social sciences (28 | 14.3%), literature & languages (18 | 9.2%), and physical & health sciences (14 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 196 individuals in Morgantown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Morgantown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences147.1%
Psychology84.1%
Social Sciences2814.3%
Engineering52.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology115.6%
Business4925.0%
Education4623.5%
Literature & Languages189.2%
Liberal Arts & History147.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities31.5%
Total196100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Morgantown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morgantown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Morgantown are males with 2 vehicles (198, accounting for 46.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (169, making up 44.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Morgantown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle94 (22.0%)138 (31.1%)
2 Vehicles198 (46.4%)169 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles90 (21.1%)87 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles12 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles33 (7.7%)42 (9.5%)
Total427 (100.0%)443 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Morgantown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Morgantown are 5 to 9 minutes (178 commuters, 20.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (143 commuters, 16.6%), and less than 5 minutes (128 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Morgantown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes12814.8%
5 to 9 Minutes17820.6%
10 to 14 Minutes394.5%
15 to 19 Minutes738.5%
20 to 24 Minutes333.8%
25 to 29 Minutes546.2%
30 to 34 Minutes14316.6%
35 to 39 Minutes273.1%
40 to 44 Minutes475.4%
45 to 59 Minutes9310.8%
60 to 89 Minutes293.4%
90 or more Minutes202.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Morgantown

The most common commute times in Morgantown are 5 to 9 minutes (107 commuters, 25.4%) for males and less than 5 minutes (80 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Morgantown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes48 (11.4%)80 (18.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes107 (25.4%)71 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (3.1%)26 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes37 (8.8%)36 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes15 (3.6%)18 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (1.2%)49 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes80 (19.0%)63 (14.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes17 (4.0%)10 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes34 (8.1%)13 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes48 (11.4%)45 (10.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (3.1%)16 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes4 (0.9%)16 (3.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morgantown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Morgantown are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (81, 19.2%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (88, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Morgantown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (1.4%)28 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (5.2%)11 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)53 (12.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (6.4%)33 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (19.2%)88 (19.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM52 (12.3%)35 (7.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM63 (15.0%)50 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM54 (12.8%)61 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM71 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27 (6.4%)36 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM18 (4.3%)44 (9.9%)
Total421 (100.0%)443 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Morgantown

Occupancy by Ownership in Morgantown

Of the total 987 dwellings in Morgantown, owner-occupied units account for 362 (36.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 625 (63.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Morgantown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units36236.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62563.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units987100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Morgantown

Occupancy by Household Size in Morgantown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37137.6%
2-Person Household29029.4%
3-Person Household12312.5%
4+ Person Household20320.6%
Total Housing Units987100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morgantown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Morgantown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household107 (28.8%)264 (71.2%)
2-Person Household168 (57.9%)122 (42.1%)
3-Person Household61 (49.6%)62 (50.4%)
4+ Person Household26 (12.8%)177 (87.2%)
Total Housing Units362 (36.7%)625 (63.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morgantown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Morgantown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School49 (29.5%)117 (70.5%)
High School Diploma154 (33.3%)308 (66.7%)
College/Associate Degree75 (30.1%)174 (69.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84 (76.4%)26 (23.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morgantown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Morgantown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19119.4%
35 to 44 Years15515.7%
45 to 54 Years21421.7%
55 to 64 Years12813.0%
65 to 74 Years15715.9%
75 to 84 Years919.2%
85 Years and Over515.2%
Total987100.0%

Housing Finances in Morgantown

Median Income by Occupancy in Morgantown

Median Income by Occupancy in Morgantown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied362 (36.7%)$37,422
Renter-Occupied625 (63.3%)$22,135
Average987 (100.0%)$26,386

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morgantown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Morgantown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00046 (12.7%)41 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.9%)114 (18.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (5.5%)82 (13.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.5%)55 (8.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99941 (11.3%)53 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (7.5%)65 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (15.5%)51 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (10.2%)87 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (12.1%)36 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99965 (18.0%)41 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more10 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total362 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morgantown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Morgantown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30088 (24.3%)185 (29.6%)
$300 to $499133 (36.7%)116 (18.6%)
$500 to $79927 (7.5%)187 (29.9%)
$800 to $99953 (14.6%)98 (15.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49937 (10.2%)10 (1.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (3.0%)2 (0.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total362 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Morgantown

Housing Structures in Morgantown

Housing Structures in Morgantown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached48549.1%
Single Unit, Attached212.1%
2 Unit Apartments909.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments808.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12112.3%
10 or more Apartments878.8%
Mobile Home / Other10310.4%
Total987100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morgantown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Morgantown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached343 (70.7%)142 (29.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other19 (18.4%)84 (81.6%)
Total362 (36.7%)625 (63.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morgantown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Morgantown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)171 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms137 (37.9%)360 (57.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms162 (44.8%)81 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms63 (17.4%)13 (2.1%)
Total362 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morgantown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Morgantown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas167 (46.1%)168 (26.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity184 (50.8%)432 (69.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)25 (4.0%)
Total362 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Morgantown

Household Vehicle Usage in Morgantown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (7.2%)88 (14.1%)
1 Vehicle146 (40.3%)373 (59.7%)
2 Vehicles79 (21.8%)148 (23.7%)
3 or more Vehicles111 (30.7%)16 (2.6%)
Total362 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Morgantown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Morgantown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units225137
Median Property Value$83,200$120,800
Median Household Income$25,398$10
Monthly Housing Costs$319$0
Real Estate Taxes$321$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morgantown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Morgantown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006 (2.7%)4 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999174 (77.3%)52 (38.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99945 (20.0%)68 (49.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)13 (9.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total225 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morgantown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Morgantown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00053 (23.6%)1 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99956 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (9.8%)14 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (18.2%)5 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (16.4%)15 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (2.7%)34 (24.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)59 (43.1%)
Total225 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morgantown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Morgantown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x66 (29.3%)102,543 (74,848.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (16.4%)96 (70.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (12.0%)15 (11.0%)
4.0x or more49 (21.8%)21 (15.3%)
Total225 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morgantown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Morgantown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800183 (81.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (6.2%)46 (33.6%)
$800 to $1,4995 (2.2%)39 (28.5%)
Total225 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Morgantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morgantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morgantown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years218 (93.2%)16 (6.8%)
6 to 18 Years411 (89.5%)48 (10.5%)
19 to 25 Years141 (65.0%)76 (35.0%)
26 to 34 Years239 (77.6%)69 (22.4%)
35 to 44 Years333 (77.3%)98 (22.7%)
45 to 54 Years304 (84.4%)56 (15.6%)
55 to 64 Years196 (90.3%)21 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years186 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)
75 Years and older185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,213 (85.1%)388 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morgantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Morgantown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born218 (93.2%)16 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen411 (89.5%)48 (10.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen141 (65.0%)76 (35.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morgantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Morgantown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000813 (81.1%)189 (18.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999518 (91.4%)49 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999375 (92.6%)30 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999274 (89.5%)32 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over233 (72.6%)88 (27.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morgantown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Morgantown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6159 (67.9%)64 (27.4%)
6 to 18 Years292 (63.6%)129 (28.1%)
19 to 25 Years75 (34.6%)87 (40.1%)
25 to 34 Years133 (43.2%)125 (40.6%)
35 to 44 Years202 (46.9%)133 (30.9%)
45 to 54 Years177 (49.2%)127 (35.3%)
55 to 64 Years104 (47.9%)112 (51.6%)
65 to 74 Years181 (95.3%)101 (53.2%)
75 Years and over185 (100.0%)113 (61.1%)
Total1,508 (58.0%)991 (38.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morgantown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Morgantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (13.2%)1 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years76 (22.5%)8 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years68 (14.5%)125 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years17 (16.4%)35 (40.7%)
75 Years and over37 (66.1%)81 (62.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Morgantown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Morgantown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.7%)6 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years14 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (26.8%)30 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Morgantown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.7%)6 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (51.8%)22 (17.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Morgantown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (13.2%)1 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years38 (11.2%)5 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (8.1%)36 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years14 (13.5%)5 (5.8%)
75 Years and over15 (26.8%)30 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Morgantown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (11.2%)3 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years22 (4.7%)102 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.9%)35 (40.7%)
75 Years and over7 (12.5%)59 (45.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Morgantown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)39 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (24.0%)

Technology Access in Morgantown

Computing Device Access in Morgantown

Computing Device Access in Morgantown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop49950.6%
Smartphone73074.0%
Tablet47147.7%
No Computing Device18318.5%
Total987100.0%

Internet Access in Morgantown

Internet Access in Morgantown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home51151.8%
Cellular Data Only18518.7%
Satellite Internet666.7%
No Internet24725.0%
Total987100.0%

Morgantown Summary

Morgantown is a small city located in Butler County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Butler County and is located along the Green River. The population was 2,717 at the 2010 census.

History

Morgantown was founded in 1815 by William and John Morgan, two brothers from Virginia. The town was named after them and was originally known as Morgan's Town. The town was incorporated in 1820 and was the first town in Butler County.
Morgantown was an important stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which was built in the late 1800s. The railroad brought many new businesses to the town, including a flour mill, a sawmill, and a brickyard.
The town was also home to a number of educational institutions, including the Morgantown Academy, which was founded in 1845. The academy was a private school for boys and girls and was the first school in the county.

Geography

Morgantown is located at 37°14'25"N 86°41'17"W (37.240278, -86.688056). The city is situated along the Green River, which flows through the city. The city is located in the Western Coal Fields region of Kentucky.

The city has a total area of 2 2 square miles 5 7 km2 all of which is land

Economy

Morgantown's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a metal fabrication plant.
The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm, a beef cattle farm, and a poultry farm.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,717 people, 1,093 households, and 717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,228.2 people per square mile (474.2/km2). There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 535.2 per square mile (206.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 1,093 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Morgantown?
Total Population of Morgantown is 2,761.
What is the Total Male Population of Morgantown?
Total Male Population of Morgantown is 1,369.
What is the Total Female Population of Morgantown?
Total Female Population of Morgantown is 1,392.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Morgantown?
There are 98.35 Males per 100 Females in Morgantown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Morgantown?
There are 101.68 Females per 100 Males in Morgantown.
What is the Median Population Age in Morgantown?
Median Population Age in Morgantown is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Morgantown
Average Family Size in Morgantown is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Morgantown
Average Household Size in Morgantown is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Morgantown?
Per Capita income in Morgantown is $18,551.
What is the Median Family Income in Morgantown?
Median Family Income in Morgantown is $55,288.
What is the Median Household income in Morgantown?
Median Household Income in Morgantown is $26,386.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Morgantown?
Income or Wage Gap in Morgantown is 44.8%.
Women in Morgantown earn 55.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Morgantown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Morgantown is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Morgantown?
There are 1,000 People in the Labor Forcein in Morgantown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Morgantown?
45.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Morgantown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Morgantown?
Unemployment Rate in Morgantown is 10.0%.