Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown: city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
About
Morgantown is a city located in the county of Monongalia in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,660 and a population density of 1,098 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,847 inhabitants.
The city was created 254 years ago in 1771.
Quick Facts about Morgantown
| Population | 30,847 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Postal code | 26501–26508 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304, 681 |
| Area | 27.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6295,-79.9559 |
| Altitude | 961 feet / 293 meters |
| Capital city | Morgantown is capital of Monongalia County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1772 (254 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:26:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,142 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Morgantown is located at 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W (39.6295300, -79.9559000).
Morgantown map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Demographics
The population of Morgantown increased by 3.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,660 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,522 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,885 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,851 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,161 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,309 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,949 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,961 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,747 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,549 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,847 | 0.97% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Morgantown
1West Virginia Botanic Garden
1061 Tyrone Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, United States View details
Phone: +13043222093 | Website available
2Dorsey's Knob Park and Disc Golf Course
1107 Dorsey Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13042968356 | Website available
3Marilla Park
E Brockway Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13042968356 | Website available
4Mylan Park
500 Mylan Park Ln, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13049739733 | Website available
5White Park
1001 Mississippi St, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13042968356 | Website available
Where to Eat in Morgantown
1Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1000 University Town Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045998611 | Website available
2Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
2111 University Town Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045983233 | Website available
3Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
345 Lewis Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045985651 | Website available
4LongHorn Steakhouse
1427 University Town Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045992100 | Website available
5Cicis Pizza
773 Target Way, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045998399 | Website available
Where to Stay in Morgantown
1Hampton Inn Morgantown
1053 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, United States View details
Phone: +13045991200 | Website available
2Hampton Inn & Suites Morgantown / University Town Centre
325 Granville Square, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045980600 | Website available
3Courtyard by Marriott Morgantown
460 Courtyard St, Morgantown, WV 26501, United States View details
Phone: +13045991080 | Website available
4Residence Inn by Marriott Morgantown
1046 Willowdale Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505, United States View details
Phone: +13045990237 | Website available
5Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
40 Sterling Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505, United States View details
Phone: +13042912535 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Morgantown
1Morgantown City Hall
389 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505 View details
Phone: +13042847405 | Website available
2Morgantown City Clerk
389 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505 View details
Phone: +13042847439 | Website available
3Morgantown Police Ticket Info
300 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505 View details
Phone: +13042847497 | Website available
4Morgantown City Manager
389 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505 View details
Phone: +13042847405 | Website available
5US Agricultural Department
75 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505, United States View details
Phone: +13042844800 | Website available
6Agriculture Department
165 Scott Ave, Morgantown, WV 26508, United States View details
Phone: +13042853215
People born in Morgantown (80)
People born in Morgantown, including actress Elizabeth McLaughlin, legal scholar Robert P. George, actor and stand-up comedian Don Knotts, .
More notable people
- Stephen Coonts (American writer) he was born in 19/07/1946
- Francis Harrison Pierpont (American politician (1814-1899)) he was born in 25/01/1814
- William Easterly (American economist and author) he was born in 07/09/1957
- Marion Cannon (American politician (1834-1920)) he was born in 30/10/1834
- David Selby (actor) he was born in 05/02/1941
- Edgar C. Wilson (American politician (1800-1860)) he was born in 18/10/1800
- Eugene McLanahan Wilson (American politician (1833-1890)) he was born in 25/12/1833
- Moses Kinkaid (Congressman, politician (1856-1922)) he was born in 24/01/1856
- Dwayne Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 09/06/1983
- David Carpenter (American baseball player) he was born in 15/07/1985
- Josh Judy (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 09/02/1986
- Necro Butcher (American professional wrestler) he was born in 13/07/1973
- Robert C. Frasure (American diplomat) he was born in 20/04/1942
- Linda Goodman (American astrologer) she was born in 09/04/1925
- Bill Dutton (American football player (1918-1951)) he was born in 09/12/1918
- Bill Maloney (American businessman) he was born in 02/10/1958
- Bob Huggins (NCAA men's basketball coach) he was born in 21/09/1953
- Charles Harold Haden II (United States federal judge) he was born in 16/04/1937
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Morgantown, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237570 | Morgantown Beauty College Inc | Morgantown (WV) | 26505-5430 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Morgantown, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Morgantown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Morgantown Post Office | Morgantown (WV) | 26505 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Morgantown, Kentucky county seat in Kentucky with a population of 2,373 people.
- Morgantown, Indiana human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 992 people.
Other cities in Monongalia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monongalia County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cheat Lake | 7,988 | Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Westover | 4,220 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Granville | 3,156 | Town in West Virginia |
| Star City | 1,984 | City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Blacksville | 183 | Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Morgantown distances to largest West Virginia cities