Morgantown, Adams County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Morgantown, Mississippi
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 Morgantown, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,334 |
| • Density | 1,650/sq mi (635/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 673813 |
Morgantown is a special kind of community in Adams County, Mississippi, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Morgantown is located to the northeast of the city of Natchez. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of downtown Natchez. The community is found slightly north of U.S. Route 84. Its center is around Morgantown Road.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Morgantown covers an area of 2.1 square kilometers (about 0.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
Morgantown's Population
Morgantown is home to over a thousand people. The population changes over time, just like in any community.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Morgantown has been counted during different U.S. censuses.
- In the 2010 census, there were 1,412 people living in Morgantown.
- By the 2020 census, the population was 1,334 people.
This shows a small decrease in the number of people living in Morgantown between 2010 and 2020.
Who Lives in Morgantown?
The U.S. Census also collects information about the different groups of people living in a place. In Morgantown, the population includes people from various backgrounds.
In 2020, the largest group was Black or African American residents, making up almost 70% of the population. White residents were the second largest group, making up about 27%. There were also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. A small percentage of residents were of Hispanic or Latino background.
