Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,551 | — | #1,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,454 | -47.5% | #3,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,991 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,800 | -57.9% | #2,695 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,823 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.3% | +132.3% | #3,077 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Morehouse Parish has a population of 24,551, making it the #1,678 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Morehouse Parish is $39,454, ranking #3,080 out of 3,222 counties — 47.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.3% and unemployment stands at 9.4%.
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The median home value in Morehouse Parish is $118,800 (-57.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.6%.
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94.4% of residents in Morehouse Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 24,551, making it the 1,678th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Morehouse Parish is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Morehouse Parish is $39,454, which ranks #3,080 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4%.
The median home value in Morehouse Parish is $118,800, 57.9% below the national median. Renters in Morehouse Parish pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Morehouse Parish, 13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Morehouse Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 48.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (47.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Morehouse Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.