Morgan County Demographics
A map of Morgan County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 15,896 | 93.2% |
Multiracial | 657 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 236 | 1.4% |
Black | 108 | 0.6% |
Asian | 83 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 83 | 0.5% |
Morgan County, West Virginia had a population of 17,063 in 2020. It was 93.2% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Morgan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Morgan County is the 33rd most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Morgan County's White Population
15,896 residents of Morgan County identify as White, or 93.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Morgan County roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Morgan County is ranked #32 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Morgan County is more White than neighboring Berkeley County (79.1% White), Frederick County (78.5% White), and Winchester County (62.7% White). Morgan County is less White than neighboring Fulton County (94.3% White), and Hampshire County (93.8% White).
Morgan County's Black Population
108 residents of Morgan County identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Morgan County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Morgan County is ranked #38 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Morgan County is less Black than neighboring Berkeley County (7.5% Black), Frederick County (3.9% Black), Fulton County (0.9% Black), Winchester County (10% Black), and Hampshire County (0.8% Black).
Morgan County's Asian Population
83 residents of Morgan County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Morgan County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Morgan County is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Morgan County is more Asian than neighboring Fulton County (0.3% Asian), and Hampshire County (0.3% Asian). Morgan County is less Asian than neighboring Berkeley County (1.2% Asian), Frederick County (1.8% Asian), and Winchester County (2.5% Asian).
Morgan County's Hispanic Population
236 residents of Morgan County identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Morgan County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Morgan County is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Morgan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton County (1% Hispanic). Morgan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Berkeley County (5.6% Hispanic), Frederick County (10.9% Hispanic), Winchester County (19.5% Hispanic), and Hampshire County (1.5% Hispanic).
Morgan County's Native American/Other Population
83 residents of Morgan County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Morgan County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Morgan County is ranked #12 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Morgan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton County (0.3% Native American/Other). Morgan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley County (0.7% Native American/Other), Frederick County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Winchester County (0.8% Native American/Other).
Morgan County's Multiracial Population
657 residents of Morgan County identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Morgan County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Morgan County is ranked #18 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Morgan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Fulton County (3.3% Multiracial), and Hampshire County (3.3% Multiracial). Morgan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Berkeley County (5.9% Multiracial), Frederick County (4.2% Multiracial), and Winchester County (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.