Morgantown, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Morgantown increased by 3,666. In this period, the peak population was 31,076 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26,763 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,303 | 540 | 2.02% |
| 2002 | 27,655 | 352 | 1.29% |
| 2003 | 28,285 | 630 | 2.28% |
| 2004 | 28,572 | 287 | 1.01% |
| 2005 | 29,125 | 553 | 1.94% |
| 2006 | 29,432 | 307 | 1.05% |
| 2007 | 29,524 | 92 | 0.31% |
| 2008 | 29,851 | 327 | 1.11% |
| 2009 | 30,629 | 778 | 2.61% |
| 2010 | 28,638 | -1,991 | -6.50% |
| 2011 | 29,562 | 924 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 29,939 | 377 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 29,914 | -25 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 30,231 | 317 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 30,391 | 160 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 31,042 | 651 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 31,076 | 34 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 30,856 | -220 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 30,758 | -98 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 30,187 | -571 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 30,289 | 102 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 30,323 | 34 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 30,429 | 106 | 0.35% |
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Morgantown, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Morgantown's population increased by 1,875 (7.01%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Morgantown's population increased by 1,549 (5.41%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Morgantown's population increased by 242 (0.80%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Morgantown's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,429.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Morgantown's population peaked in year 2017 at 31,076.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Morgantown's population was lowest in year 2000 at 26,763.
Morgantown, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Morgantown grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Morgantown had an average annual population growth rate of 0.60% per year. Overall the population grew 13.70% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Morgantown annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.60% per year.
From 2010 to 2011 Morgantown population grew the most, with an increase of 924 people (a 3.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Morgantown population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,991 people (a 6.50% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Morgantown, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Morgantown's population increased by 140 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 34 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 106 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Morgantown, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Morgantown increased by 515 (1.72%). The population was highest at 31,076 in the year 2017 and lowest at 30,187 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.18%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)