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Morven

North Carolina · 329 residents · 1.027 sq mi
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Morven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,788. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 250 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
329
−43%since 2000
from 579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+38%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3003864735596451990201020202024Morven
2024362
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,788
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,967
+101%since 2000
from $9,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Median home value
$91,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(130)
Black76.5%(443)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(58)
Black76.9%(253)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score44.6%(147)
Diversity Score
45
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morven, North Carolina?

Morven, North Carolina has about 329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morven, North Carolina?

The typical household in Morven, North Carolina earns about $52,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morven, North Carolina expensive?

In Morven, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Morven, North Carolina?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Morven, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morven, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of people in Morven, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morven, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Morven, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 214 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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