Morgan County, WV Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Morgan County was 17,430, a 0.87% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Morgan County's population was 17,280, an increase of 1.13% compared to a population of 17,087 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Morgan County, WV population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Morgan County increased by 2,440. In this period, the peak population was 17,875 in the year 2019. 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 14,990 - -
2001 15,143 153 1.02%
2002 15,235 92 0.61%
2003 15,441 206 1.35%
2004 15,675 234 1.52%
2005 15,905 230 1.47%
2006 16,349 444 2.79%
2007 16,592 243 1.49%
2008 16,583 -9 -0.05%
2009 16,524 -59 -0.36%
2010 17,492 968 5.86%
2011 17,471 -21 -0.12%
2012 17,434 -37 -0.21%
2013 17,453 19 0.11%
2014 17,533 80 0.46%
2015 17,513 -20 -0.11%
2016 17,661 148 0.85%
2017 17,740 79 0.45%
2018 17,852 112 0.63%
2019 17,875 23 0.13%
2020 17,087 -788 -4.41%
2021 17,280 193 1.13%
2022 17,430 150 0.87%
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Morgan County, WV population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Morgan County's population increased by 2,502 (16.69%), 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, Morgan County's population decreased by 405 (2.32%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Morgan County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Morgan County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 17,430. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Morgan County's population peaked in year 2019 at 17,875.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Morgan County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,990.

Morgan County, WV annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Morgan County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Morgan County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.74% per year. Overall the population grew 16.28% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Morgan County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Morgan County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.74% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 343. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Morgan County's population grew the most with an increase of 968 (5.86%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Morgan County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 788 (-4.41%).

Things to know

Is Morgan County, WV population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Morgan County's population increased by 343 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 193 (1.13%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 150 (0.87%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Morgan County, WV changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Morgan County decreased by 23 (0.13%). The population was highest at 17,875 in the year 2019 and lowest at 17,087 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.01%.

References

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Morgan County, WV Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Morgan County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Morgan County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Morgan County was 17,430, a 0.87% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Morgan County population was 17,280, an increase of 1.13% compared to a population of 17,087 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Morgan County increased by 2,440. In this period, the peak population was 17,875 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Morgan County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Morgan County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Morgan County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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