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Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Morehouse Parish had 23,705 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 22067.
Morehouse Parish is one of the 4 counties of the Monroe, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,705
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,629 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,551
Median household income
$39,454
±$2,925 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$118,800
±$11,110 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$839
±$65 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Morehouse Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,629 residents in Morehouse Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 23,705 for July 1, 2025, down 7.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,551 over 795 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,551 | 4,611,961 | −1,059 |
| Households | 9,769±292 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.07 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,898±33 | 2,108,902 | −780 |
Morehouse Parish's population since 2000
From 31,021 in 2000 to 23,705 in 2025: down 23.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Morehouse Parish?
Morehouse Parish holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Bastrop with 8,908 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Morehouse Parish?
The median resident of Morehouse Parish is 40.4 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 47.2%.
| Measure | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.2%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.3%±0.6 pts | 30.5% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±1.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7%±2.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.8%±2.1 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Morehouse Parish earn?
Half of Morehouse Parish's 9,769 households earn less than $39,454 a year (±$2,925), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $40,526 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,454±$2,925 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,643±$6,684 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,257±$2,466 | $35,038 | +$3,497 |
| People below the poverty line | 29.3%±4.2 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.9%±8.6 pts | 25.4% | +12.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.0%±3.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.7%±3.6 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Morehouse Parish?
Owners occupy 68.6% of Morehouse Parish's occupied homes and renters 31.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,800 by its owner (±$11,110). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities, and 50.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,800±$11,110 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $839±$65 | $1,064 | +$147 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.9%±9.6 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,262±$91 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.6%±3.3 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,898±33 | 2,108,902 | −780 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.9%±2.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2%±2.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Morehouse Parish building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units across Morehouse Parish in 2025 (16 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Morehouse Parish get to work?
85.2% of Morehouse Parish's workers drive alone and 4.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.4%.
| Measure | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.6%±2.2 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.4%±3.1 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2%±3.1 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±2.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±2.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±1.8 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Morehouse Parish's census tracts?
Morehouse Parish is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,840 (Tract 9504) to $72,237 (Tract 9507).
| Tract 950122067950100 | 1,282±263 | $30,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950222067950200 | 5,156±476 | $48,250 |
| Tract 950322067950300 | 2,788±371 | $70,167 |
| Tract 950422067950400 | 2,657±441 | $29,840 |
| Tract 950522067950500 | 3,928±494 | $34,722 |
| Tract 950622067950600 | 2,597±453 | $37,063 |
| Tract 950722067950700 | 2,716±349 | $72,237 |
| Tract 950822067950800 | 3,427±615 | $32,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morehouse Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 64 |
| Median household income | 57th of 64 |
| Median home value | 48th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 64 |
| Median age | 19th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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