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Morgan City

Louisiana · 12,404 residents · 5.984 sq mi
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Morgan City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,256. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,404
−2%since 2000
from 12,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,073 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Morgan City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,256
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,691
+42%since 2000
from $14,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(8,814)
Black23.8%(3,027)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(428)
Asian1%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(6,883)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(7,996)
Black23.3%(2,888)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(966)
Asian1.8%(223)
Other2.9%(365)
Diversity Score65.7%(8,149)
Diversity Score
66
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan City, Louisiana?

Morgan City, Louisiana has about 12,404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morgan City, Louisiana?

The typical household in Morgan City, Louisiana earns about $38,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morgan City, Louisiana expensive?

In Morgan City, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,200, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan City, Louisiana?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Morgan City, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morgan City, Louisiana?

About 23.3% of people in Morgan City, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morgan City, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Morgan City, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,127 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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