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Morgantown is a lively college town with a strong sense of community. The city offers a mix of historic architecture, modern amenities, and beautiful natural surroundings. You'll find a friendly atmosphere and a welcoming spirit everywhere you go.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · MORGANTOWN
Morgantown, Monongalia County

City Snapshot

Population

30,347

County

Monongalia County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$41,103

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River Road Volunteer Fire Department

Triune-Halleck Volunteer Fire Department

Scotts Run Volunteer Fire Department

Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department

Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Department Company 12

Star City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Morgantown Fire Department

Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department

This Week

Summer Yoga Class at Arthurdale Heritage

2026-06-20 at 11:58 PM

Center Hall, Arthurdale Heritage

Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Interviews

2026-07-22

Trulieve Dispensary Morgantown

West Virginia Mountaineers Football vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Football

2026-09-05

West Virginia Mountaineers Football vs. Tennessee Martin Skyhawks Football

2026-09-12

West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Womens Volleyball

2026-09-25

Community Leaders

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Joe Abu-Ghannam

Mayor of Morgantown

S
Shelley Capito

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

J
Jim Justice

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Patrick Morrisey
Patrick Morrisey

Governor

Republican Party