Morgantown
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Morgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia, with 30,347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westover, 2.3 miles W.
- 30,347residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.4 km²
- 2,981 / sq mipopulation density
- 26505main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Morgantown
Morgantown is a city and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along the Monongahela River near the state border with Pennsylvania. With a population of 30,347 at the 2020 census, Morgantown is the third-most populous city in West Virginia. The city is a principal center of north-central West Virginia and anchors the broader Morgantown metropolitan area, which has an estimated population of 140,000. Morgantown is home to West Virginia University, the state's flagship public research university.
Founded in 1785 by Zackquill Morgan, for whom it is named, Morgantown developed during the 19th century as a regional trading and transportation hub before emerging as a college town in the 20th century. West Virginia University and its Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center have played a central role in shaping the city's economy and demographics. Morgantown is also known for attractions such as the Core Arboretum and for the Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit system, one of the few automated people mover systems in the United States.
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Living in Morgantown
- Median household income
- $44,727
- Median home value
- $259,400
- Median rent
- $937/mo
- Median age
- 23.9
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Morgantown had 30,347 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,347 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,981 per sq mi (1,151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morgantown at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Monongalia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,347 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.18 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6375° N, 79.9469° W |
| ZIP codes | 26505, 26506 |
| Official website | morgantownwv.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5455756 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morgantown
- Westover2.3 mi W
- Star City2.6 mi NW
- Granville2.8 mi W
- Osage3.5 mi NW
- Brookhaven4.0 mi SE
- Booth4.7 mi SW
- Cheat Lake5.5 mi E
- Cassville6.8 mi NW
- Point Marion, PA7.2 mi N
- Dunkard, PA8.4 mi N
- Bobtown, PA8.7 mi N
- Mount Morris, PA9.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Morgantown
What county is Morgantown in?
Morgantown is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Morgantown, WV?
30,347 people lived in Morgantown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morgantown, WV?
The main ZIP code is 26505. Other ZIP codes: 26506.
What is the elevation of Morgantown?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morgantown?
Westover (2.3 mi), Star City (2.6 mi), Granville (2.8 mi), Osage (3.5 mi), Brookhaven (4.0 mi).
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