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Morgantown

Mississippi · 1,334 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 $31,313. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 440 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,900. The poverty rate of 57.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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

1,334
−25%since 2019
from 1,774 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,629 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 2,166 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
42.6
+14%since 2019
from 37.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
7671K2K2K3K201020202024Morgantown
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,711 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$17,858
−4%since 2019
from $18,562 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
57.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$76,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$951
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $941 in 2019
US average: $1,124
77.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
22.6% rent
2.5
−7%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(311)
Black62.2%(1,103)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(360)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.7%(1,201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(365)
Black69.8%(931)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(704)
53
−22%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−4%since 2019
from 13.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
90.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
52.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
48.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
54.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
33.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
35.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgantown, Mississippi?

Morgantown, Mississippi has about 1,334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgantown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Morgantown, Mississippi earns about $31,313 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Morgantown, Mississippi?

About 9.2% 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 57.5% 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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