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Fastest-growing city in West Virginia: Morgantown

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Fastest-growing city in West Virginia: Morgantown

Number of households: 20,581
Change YOY: 4.57 percent
Change since 2000: 19.25 percent
Average household income: $53,397

Why: Employment and income growth have surged in the Morgantown metro area in the last 20 years and unemployment has remained relatively low, according to the Morgantown Area Economic Partnership. Morgantown, home of West Virginia University, grew to become the state's fourth largest city, according to data from the 2010 Census. Major employers include the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Mylan (MYL), and West Virginia University, according to the city website.