Poverty Rate in Morgantown, West Virginia
In Morgantown, West Virginia, an estimated 8,640 of 25,136 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia is 34.4%.
- How many people in Morgantown, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Morgantown, West Virginia, an estimated 8,640 of 25,136 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia is 92.18% higher than the West Virginia average. In Morgantown, West Virginia, an estimated 34.4% of 25,136 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Morgantown, West Virginia is 173.02% higher than the US average. In Morgantown, West Virginia, an estimated 34.4% of 25,136 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
28.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
28.3% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
41.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
41.2% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
21.6% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
27% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
39.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
39.7% of 19 thousand people
18 to 34 years
54.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
54.9% of 12 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
13.4% of 7 thousand people
60 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
7.6% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
4.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
4.5% of 3 thousand people
White
35.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
35.3% of 22 thousand people
Black or African American
19.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
19.2% of 1 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
0% of 1 people
Asian
19.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
19.4% of 918 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
0% of 1 people
Some other race
30.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
30.5% of 275 people
Two or more races
42% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
42% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
29.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
29.6% of 794 people
White, not Hispanic
35.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
35.1% of 21 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
14.2% of 14 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
41.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
41.1% of 889 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
21.5% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
21% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
21% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
7% of 8 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
26.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
26.3% of 14 thousand people
Employed
21.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
21.5% of 13 thousand people
Male
19.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
19.4% of 7 thousand people
Female
24.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
24.3% of 6 thousand people
Unemployed
78.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
78.8% of 1 thousand people
Male
78.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
78.8% of 829 people
Female
78.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
78.7% of 367 people
Population 16 years and over
35.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
35.1% of 22 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
6.6% of 8 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
55.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
55.5% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
43.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
43.6% of 6 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
54.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
54.3% of 12 thousand people
Male
53.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
53.1% of 7 thousand people
Female
55.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
55.8% of 5 thousand people
18 to 24 years
80.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
80.8% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
26.4% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
39.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
39.1% of 878 people
45 to 54 years
20% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
20% of 720 people
55 to 64 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
27.9% of 680 people
65 to 74 years
7.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
7.1% of 666 people
75 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
5.6% of 377 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
12% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
74.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
74.6% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
68.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
68.7% of 3 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
34.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Morgantown, West Virginia
2022
34.3%
Poverty Rate by City around Monongalia County
- Blacksville, West Virginia 0% of 48 people.
- Booth, West Virginia 0% of 318 people.
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- Cassville, West Virginia 3.8% of 1,570 people.
- Cheat Lake, West Virginia 3.1% of 10,034 people.