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Morganza

Louisiana · 525 residents · 1.205 sq mi
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Morganza has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
−20%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+10%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4826117398679961990201020202024Morganza
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,091
+59%since 2000
from $13,901 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(315)
Black29.9%(157)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(34)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3%(16)
Diversity Score67.9%(357)
Diversity Score
68
+37%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morganza, Louisiana?

Morganza, Louisiana has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morganza, Louisiana?

The typical household in Morganza, Louisiana earns about $46,458 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 $134,900, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Morganza, Louisiana?

About 21.0% 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 21.6% 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 249 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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