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Morse

Louisiana · 599 residents · 1.401 sq mi
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Morse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,609. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 160 residents. 3% 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 $73,000. Households here earn about 63% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
−21%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+21%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5487018551K1K1990201020202024Morse
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,609
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,190
+64%since 2000
from $12,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+42.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−25%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(745)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(584)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(19)
Diversity Score10%(60)
Diversity Score
10
+179%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morse, Louisiana?

Morse, Louisiana has about 599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morse, Louisiana?

The typical household in Morse, Louisiana earns about $82,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morse, Louisiana expensive?

In Morse, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Morse, Louisiana?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Morse, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morse, Louisiana?

About 15.0% of people in Morse, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morse, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Morse, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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