County · West Virginia
Morgan County, West Virginia
Morgan County, West Virginia. Morgan County had 18,027 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 54065.
Morgan County is one of the 3 counties of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,027
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,063 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,426
Median household income
$72,179
±$8,170 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$240,600
±$11,921 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$794
±$95 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Morgan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,063 residents in Morgan County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,027 for July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,426 over 229 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morgan County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,426 | 1,778,373 | −283 |
| Households | 7,342±283 | 728,655 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.09 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,250±27 | 861,325 | −726 |
Morgan County's population since 2000
From 14,943 in 2000 to 18,027 in 2025: up 20.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Morgan County?
Morgan County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Bath (Berkeley Springs) with 753 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) | 753 | $39,219 |
|---|---|---|
| Paw PawGEOID 5462332 | 410 | $65,000 |
| Great CacaponGEOID 5433100 | 315 | $53,173 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morgan County?
The median resident of Morgan County is 48.8 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morgan County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±0.7 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±0.7 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2%±0.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.1%±0.8 pts | 89.7% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±2.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±2.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0%±2.7 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Morgan County earn?
Half of Morgan County's 7,342 households earn less than $72,179 a year (±$8,170), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $63,682 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morgan County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,179±$8,170 | $59,608 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,830±$4,926 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,317±$2,728 | $34,203 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±2.2 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1%±6.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0%±3.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7%±3.4 pts | 86.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Morgan County?
Owners occupy 84.1% of Morgan County's occupied homes and renters 15.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,600 by its owner (±$11,921). The median renter pays $794 a month including utilities, and 33.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morgan County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,600±$11,921 | $162,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $794±$95 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.6%±11.1 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,324±$56 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.1%±3.5 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,250±27 | 861,325 | −726 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.0%±2.9 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7%±2.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8%±2.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Morgan County building?
Builders took permits for 130 new housing units across Morgan County in 2025 (130 single-family), 7.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Morgan County get to work?
80.8% of Morgan County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Morgan County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±2.2 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.6 pts | 5.4% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±3.5 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±2.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±2.5 pts | 9.1% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.2 min±2.7 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Morgan County's census tracts?
Morgan County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,045 (Tract 9709) to $87,440 (Tract 9707.02).
| Tract 9707.0154065970701 | 3,397±509 | $78,393 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9707.0254065970702 | 2,718±381 | $87,440 |
| Tract 970854065970800 | 3,771±389 | $60,023 |
| Tract 970954065970900 | 2,398±363 | $58,045 |
| Tract 9710.0154065971001 | 2,978±328 | $63,750 |
| Tract 9710.0254065971002 | 2,164±348 | $79,464 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morgan County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 55 |
| Median household income | 4th of 55 |
| Median home value | 4th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 55 |
| Median age | 5th of 55 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Morgan County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.