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Morgan City

Mississippi · 207 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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Morgan City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,211. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,800. The poverty rate of 56.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−32%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+32%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091722363003631990201020202024Morgan City
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,211
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$9,272
−2%since 2000
from $9,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade39%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+114%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(50)
Black80.3%(245)
Hispanic / Latino3%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(125)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(33)
Black81.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.4%(80)
Diversity Score
38
−6%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−38%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
58.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan City, Mississippi?

Morgan City, Mississippi has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgan City, Mississippi?

The typical household in Morgan City, Mississippi earns about $16,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan City, Mississippi expensive?

In Morgan City, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan City, Mississippi?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan City, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan City, Mississippi?

About 56.8% of people in Morgan City, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan City, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan City, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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