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Morehouse Parish

Louisiana · 25,629 residents · 794.95 sq mi
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Morehouse Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,780. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 5,392 residents. 12% 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 $94,500. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,629
−17%since 2000
from 31,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+20%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K28K30K33K1990201020202024Morehouse Parish
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,780
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,124 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,566
+48%since 2000
from $13,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(17,215)
Black43%(13,353)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(230)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(19,441)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(12,220)
Black46.7%(11,976)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(381)
Asian0.3%(89)
Other0.7%(180)
Diversity Score65.7%(16,834)
Segregation Score49.7%(12,731)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana has about 25,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana earns about $33,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morehouse Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?

About 26.5% of people in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morehouse Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,309 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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