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Morgan City

Louisiana · 11,472 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 $40,247. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,472
−10%since 2000
from 12,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,917 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Morgan City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,247
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,268
+66%since 2000
from $14,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(6,640)
Black21.9%(2,510)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,550)
Asian1.6%(187)
Other2.6%(293)
Diversity Score72.1%(8,269)
Diversity Score
72
+33%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morgan City, Louisiana?

Morgan City, Louisiana has about 11,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morgan City, Louisiana earns about $40,247 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 $122,500, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Morgan City, Louisiana?

About 10.0% 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 20.0% 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 3,059 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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