Morven, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 553, Morven's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Morven is a small community located in Georgia, within Brooks County. The total population is 553. It ranks as the 482nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morven is 43.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 9.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morven is $36,389. This is 53% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $185,900. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morven is Black or African American, making up 45.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.4% vs 11.0%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morven, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.