Morgantown is a CDP located in Adams County Mississippi. Morgantown has a 2024 population of 850. Morgantown is currently declining at a rate of -4.49% annually and its population has decreased by -53.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,822 in 2020.
The average household income in Morgantown is $63,760 with a poverty rate of 40.68%. The median age in Morgantown is 48.4 years: 48.4 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morgantown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 586 | 63.9% |
| White | 173 | 18.87% |
| Other race | 146 | 15.92% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 481 | 1.91 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 264 | 1.25 | 83 | 17 |
| Married | 104 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 67 | 2.6 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 46 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 3.07% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 5.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 5.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 6.58% |
| High School Graduate | 375 | 54.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 5.7% |
| Some College | 129 | 18.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 462 | 418 | 59 |
| White | 173 | 157 | 6 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 51.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,978 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,494 | $23,315 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,438 | $0 | $35,188 |
| Some College | $67,500 | $0 | $80,435 |
$35,438
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.63% of Morgantown residents speak only English, while 13.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 586 | 188 | 32.08% |
| Other | 146 | 146 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 146 | 100% |
| White | 173 | 27 | 15.61% |
| Multiple | 12 | 12 | 100% |
40.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.84%
Male Poverty Rate
55.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morgantown is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morgantown is White, with 15.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.2% |
| Some College | 34.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66% |
| Female Employed | 28.16% |
| Male Employed | 18.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,063 | $105,586 |
| Households | - | $63,760 |
| Married Families | $141,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,484 | $28,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 6.9% |
| White | 22 | 12.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
13%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.71%
Born in Morgantown
95.97%
Native Born
4.03%
Foreign Born
4.03%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.97% of Morgantown residents were born in the United States, with 85.71% having been born in Mississippi. 4.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 850 | -40 | -4.49% |
| 2023 | 890 | -40 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 930 | -193 | -17.19% |
| 2021 | 1,123 | -699 | -38.36% |
| 2020 | 1,822 | 48 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 1,774 | 119 | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 1,655 | -263 | -13.71% |
| 2017 | 1,918 | 165 | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 1,753 | 251 | 16.71% |
| 2015 | 1,502 | -297 | -16.51% |
| 2014 | 1,799 | -358 | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 2,157 | -263 | -10.87% |
| 2012 | 2,420 | 138 | 6.05% |
| 2011 | 2,282 | 870 | 61.61% |
| 2010 | 1,412 | 0 | 0% |