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Morgantown, IN
Town in Morgan County, Indiana.
Population
1,308
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,463
ZIP codes
0
Morgantown and its ZIP codes
Morgantown at a glance
- Morgantown is about 18 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,007, 25% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,600 (39% below Indiana) and median rent is $908 a month.
Local data for Morgantown, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgantown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,007
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$908/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Irish Americans (118), Mexican Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Morgantown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,456
15,548 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$496M
FY 2026, $6,917 per person
How people get to work
Morgantown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgantown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgantown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Morgantown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Painted HillsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| TrafalgarTown | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| HelmsburgCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Prince's LakesTown | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Cordry Sweetwater LakesCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| NinevehCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Foxcliff EstatesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| NashvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| BargersvilleTown | 12 mi | 18.7 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CentertonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BethanyTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BrooklynTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Browns CrossingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| FranklinCity | 13 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morgantown, IN in?
- Morgantown is in Morgan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Morgantown, IN?
- About 1,308 people live in Morgantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morgantown?
- Nearby places include Painted Hills (5.2 mi), Trafalgar (6.3 mi), Helmsburg (7.7 mi), Prince's Lakes (8.1 mi), Cordry Sweetwater Lakes (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023