U.S. County · Profile

Morehouse Parish

24.0KTotal Population
30Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-22.82%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Morehouse Parish has a population of 23,955 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Morehouse Parish based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White48.3%11,570
Black or African American48.3%11,570
Two or More Races2.1%503
Hispanic or Latino1.5%359
Some Other Race0.6%144
Asian0.5%120
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%24

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Morehouse Parish based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$37,875
49.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,534
41.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
28.8%
150.4% above national average
Median Age
40.0 years

Income & Poverty

$37,875Median Household Income
$22,534Per Capita Income
28.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$37,875$57,055
Families$51,925$73,917
Married-couple Families$51,925$58,156
Nonfamily Households$21,023$22,705

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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