Morgan, WV County is a small rural community located in West Virginia. With a population of 17,144 and a population density of 78 people per square mile, it is much smaller than the US average. Despite its size, Morgan County has plenty to offer its local residents and visitors alike. The area boasts many locally owned businesses such as Aldridge Bros Farms, CrossFit Morgan and the Kountry Kettle Cafe. For year-round outdoor activities, the county features plenty of parks such as Mill Creek Park and Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area for hiking, biking or camping. Fishing and hunting are also popular outdoor activities in the area. As for other organizations, Morgan County has organizations such as United Way of Morgan County that focuses on helping out the local community with different charities and events throughout the year. Lastly, there are numerous sporting events hosted by local high schools where residents can come together to show their support for their favorite teams or athletes.
The population in Morgan County is 17,144. There are 75 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Morgan County is 48.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Morgan County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Morgan County
- 56.2% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 8.0% have children, but are single
Race in Morgan County
- 95.7% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander