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Morgantown

Mississippi · 1,038 residents · 0.819 sq mi
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Morgantown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,100. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,038
+13%since 2023
from 917 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,267 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 1,120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.2
−5%since 2023
from 48.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7671K2K2K3K201020202024Morgantown
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,308
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$38,733
+14%since 2023
from $34,028 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
19.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.527
−13%since 2023
from 0.603 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$95,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$928
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $807 in 2023
US average: $1,442
75.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
24.6% rent
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
30.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.8
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(173)
Black63.9%(586)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score66.3%(608)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(184)
Black60.7%(630)
Hispanic / Latino20%(208)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(16)
Diversity Score70%(726)
70
+6%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−11%since 2023
from 17.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
18.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
45.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Mississippi?

Morgantown, Mississippi has about 1,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Morgantown, Mississippi earns about $52,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgantown, Mississippi expensive?

In Morgantown, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Mississippi?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morgantown, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgantown, Mississippi?

About 19.2% of people in Morgantown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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