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Morgantown, MS
Census-designated place in Adams County, Mississippi.
Population
1,038
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,267
ZIP codes
0
Morgantown and its ZIP codes
Morgantown at a glance
- Morgantown is about 20 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,308, 7% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,100 (44% below Mississippi) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Morgantown, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgantown, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,308
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$95,100
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (185), Irish Americans (30), Guatemalan Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Morgantown.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,216
9,982 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,640
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
How people get to work
Morgantown, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled22.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgantown, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgantown, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Morgantown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NatchezCity | 3.3 mi | 15.8 |
| Vidalia, LATown | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| CloverdaleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Minorca, LACensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.5 |
| Ridgecrest, LATown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Spokane, LACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Ferriday, LATown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Clayton, LATown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Waterproof, LATown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| RoxieTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| FayetteCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Monterey, LACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| Alcorn State UniversityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| St. Joseph, LATown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| Sicily Island, LAVillage | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| CrosbyTown | 27 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morgantown, MS in?
- Morgantown is in Adams County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Morgantown, MS?
- About 1,038 people live in Morgantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morgantown?
- Nearby places include Natchez (3.3 mi), Vidalia, LA (4.6 mi), Cloverdale (6.6 mi), Minorca, LA (8 mi), Ridgecrest, LA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023