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Morganza

Louisiana · 610 residents · 1.205 sq mi
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Morganza has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
610
−7%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4826117398679961990201020202024Morganza
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,621
+48%since 2000
from $13,901 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−50.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(481)
Black25.8%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(327)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(434)
Black27.9%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(18)
Diversity Score55.8%(340)
Diversity Score
56
+12%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morganza, Louisiana?

Morganza, Louisiana has about 610 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morganza, Louisiana?

The typical household in Morganza, Louisiana earns about $46,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morganza, Louisiana expensive?

In Morganza, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Morganza, Louisiana?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morganza, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morganza, Louisiana?

About 11.1% of people in Morganza, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morganza, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Morganza, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 164 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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