The City of Morgantown is the County seat of Monongalia County, population is 81,866 (census 2000), located along the Pennsylvania border in the north central part of West Virginia. Morgantown(pop. 26,809-census 2000) is the home to West Virginia University, the largest institution of higher education in the State with an annual enrollment of 21,500 students; and is the medical, cultural, and commercial hub of the region. Morgantown and Monongalia County offer "Mountains of Opportunity" for business development and expansion. This is one of the major growth areas in the State. Monongalia County was the only north central county to realize population growth for the last 20 years, and it has been one of the fastest growing counties in the State during the 1990's. Morgantown and Monongalia County have consistently seen some of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Some of the major employers in the area include the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Hometown Legends : Don Knotts, David Selby, Lawrence Kasdan, & Jerry West (WVU Student).