Morgantown Population 2026
Morgantown has a population of 30,708, making it the #1507 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in West Virginia. It is about 287× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,708
Rank in United States
#1507
Coordinates
39.63°N, 79.96°W
~271 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Virginia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 48,638 | #906 |
| Charleston | 46,838 | #943 |
| Parkersburg | 30,991 | #1482 |
| Wheeling | 27,648 | #1700 |
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 | #2442 |
| Weirton | 19,175 | #2489 |
| Fairmont | 18,733 | #2555 |
| Martinsburg | 17,700 | #2690 |
Cities near Morgantown
- Fairmont18,733 people · ~23 km away
- Clarksburg16,152 people · ~51 km away
- Bethel Park32,118 people · ~78 km away
- Mount Lebanon32,730 people · ~81 km away
- Wheeling27,648 people · ~81 km away
- Monroeville28,176 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morgantown?
Morgantown has a population of 30,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1507 biggest city in United States.
What state is Morgantown in?
Morgantown is located in West Virginia, United States.
Is Morgantown the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 264 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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