Morgantown West Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Morgantown West Virginia metro area was $58,274 in 2021, the latest figures available. Morgantown median household income is $7,026 higher than the median West Virginia household income and $11,443 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Morgantown median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Morgantown are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Morgantown West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| West Virginia | $51,248 | -2.17% | +7.71% |
| Morgantown | $58,274 | -2.90% | +6.79% |
Trends in Morgantown, WV Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Morgantown is $58,274. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $60,012 and is now $1,738 (2.90%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Morgantown, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Morgantown
| Date | US | West Virginia | Morgantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $51,248 | $58,274 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $52,386 | $60,012 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $51,769 | $59,765 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $47,579 | $54,568 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $48,045 | $54,683 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $48,983 | $56,587 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $48,052 | $52,538 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $47,036 | $48,027 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $48,058 | $54,813 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $47,520 | $47,498 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $46,458 | $52,784 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $47,388 | $43,636 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $48,545 | $51,505 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $46,523 | $43,395 |
Morgantown Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Morgantown was $80,738 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia family income, Morgantown median family income is $14,069 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Morgantown will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Morgantown West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| West Virginia | $66,669 | -0.16% | +7.05% |
| Morgantown | $80,738 | -6.79% | +2.61% |
Trends in Morgantown, WV Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Morgantown is $80,738. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $89,831 and is now $9,093 (10.12%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Morgantown, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Morgantown
| Date | US | West Virginia | Morgantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $66,669 | $80,738 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $66,774 | $86,616 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $64,560 | $89,831 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $62,276 | $78,683 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $61,990 | $76,874 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,020 | $79,215 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $61,140 | $79,029 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $60,043 | $71,134 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $60,107 | $73,267 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,671 | $73,625 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $59,992 | $70,746 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $60,330 | $65,558 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $60,699 | $66,405 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $59,552 | $62,269 |
Morgantown Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Morgantown was $34,352 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia per capita income, Morgantown median per capita income is $4,157 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Morgantown will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Morgantown West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| West Virginia | $30,195 | +0.10% | +6.90% |
| Morgantown | $34,352 | -0.40% | +5.49% |
Trends in Morgantown, WV Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Morgantown is $34,352. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $34,490 and is now $138 (0.40%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Morgantown, West Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Morgantown
| Date | US | West Virginia | Morgantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,195 | $34,352 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,166 | $34,490 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $29,086 | $33,435 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,246 | $32,563 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,055 | $31,925 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $27,965 | $33,256 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $26,919 | $30,185 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $26,021 | $27,449 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $26,979 | $29,068 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,493 | $27,800 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,632 | $27,828 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $26,943 | $27,279 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $26,747 | $27,275 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $26,722 | $28,307 |
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