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Morgantown

Mississippi · 1,412 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 $34,063. Population has fallen 38% since 2011, a loss of 870 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,412
−38%vs 2011
vs 2,282 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,724 / sq mi
−38%vs 2011
vs 2,786 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+29%vs 2011
vs 30.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7671K2K2K3K201020202024Morgantown
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,253 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,557
+4%vs 2011
vs $14,915 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.418 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $783 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−22.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(398)
Black81.4%(1,858)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.3%(874)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(520)
Black58.6%(828)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(35)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(892)
Diversity Score
63
+65%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 15.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Female
47.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Mississippi?

Morgantown, Mississippi has about 1,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Morgantown, Mississippi earns about $34,063 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Mississippi?

About 12.2% 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 15.1% of people in Morgantown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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