State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
6.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,746.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.39%
Growth Since 2010
-15.77%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Morgan City, Louisiana Population 2021
10,448
Morgan City is a city located in St. Mary Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 10,448, it is the 34th largest city in Louisiana and the 3001st largest city in the United States . Morgan City is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -15.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,404 in 2010. Morgan City reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Morgan City has a population density of 1,746 people per square mile.
The average household income in Morgan City is $51,324 with a poverty rate of 19.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $811 per month, and the median house value is $132,400. The median age in Morgan City is 39.5 years, 37.7 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
Morgan City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Morgan Citywas:
- White: 67.72%
- Black or African American: 22.91%
- Other race: 4.76%
- Two or more races: 2.42%
- Native American: 1.56%
- Asian: 0.63%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Morgan City, Louisiana is 10,448 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,742.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,404.
Morgan City, Louisiana Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,362 | -493 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 48,855 | -493 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 49,348 | -493 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 49,841 | -867 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 50,708 | -1,361 | -2.68% |
| 2016 | 52,069 | -807 | -1.55% |
| 2015 | 52,876 | -397 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 53,273 | -308 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 53,581 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 53,562 | -625 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 54,187 | -363 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 54,550 | 0.00% |
Morgan City Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,589 | 67.72% |
| Black or African American | 2,567 | 22.91% |
| Some Other Race | 533 | 4.76% |
| Two or More Races | 271 | 2.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 175 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.63% |
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Morgan City Population by Race
Morgan City Population Pyramid $2021
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Morgan City Population by Age
Morgan City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,732 | 2.34 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 2,240 | 1.15 | 41.3 |
| Married | 1,721 | 3.17 | 72.1 |
| Female | 614 | 4.16 | 41.9 |
| Male | 157 | 3.18 | 88.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
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Morgan City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 515 | 6.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 585 | 7.57% |
| High School Graduate | 4,016 | 51.97% |
| Some College | 1,325 | 17.15% |
| Associates Degree | 465 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 510 | 6.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 312 | 4.04% |
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Morgan City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Morgan City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,127 | 4,578 | 737 |
| Black | 1,482 | 1,262 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 867 | 614 | 21 |
| Other Race | 379 | 300 | |
| Native American | 109 | 95 | |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 54 | |
| Asian | 71 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.37%.
Morgan City Educational Attainment by Race
Morgan City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Morgan City Language by Age
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Morgan City Language
89.86% of Morgan City residents speak only English, while 10.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.51% of the population.
Morgan City Language
Morgan City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,735 | 971 | 14.42% |
| Black | 2,493 | 806 | 32.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,301 | 210 | 16.14% |
| Multiple | 271 | 183 | 67.53% |
| Other | 533 | 138 | 25.89% |
19.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.89%
Male Poverty Rate
20.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Morgan City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Morgan City is Multiple, with 67.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Morgan City is White, with 14.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.10%.
Morgan City Poverty
Morgan City Poverty Rate by Education
Morgan City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Morgan City Married by Age and Sex
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Morgan City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Morgan City Marital Status by Race
Morgan City Marital Status
Morgan City Veterans by War
Morgan City Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 318 | 5.15% |
| Black | 32 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 11.11% |
Morgan City Veterans by Race
Morgan City Veterans by Education
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14.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
Morgan City Veterans by Education
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54.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Morgan City Employment by Age
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Morgan City Employment by Race
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Morgan City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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81.11%
Born in Morgan City
94.24%
Native Born
5.76%
Foreign Born
4.04%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.24% of Morgan City residents were born in the United States, with 81.11% having been born in Louisiana. 4.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Morgan City Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,448 | -147 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 10,595 | -147 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 10,742 | -147 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 10,889 | -234 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 11,123 | -383 | -3.33% |
| 2016 | 11,506 | -229 | -1.95% |
| 2015 | 11,735 | -140 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 11,875 | -126 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 12,001 | -47 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 12,048 | -192 | -1.57% |
| 2011 | 12,240 | -127 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 12,367 | -336 | -0.27% |
| 2000 | 12,703 | -1,828 | -1.34% |
| 1990 | 14,531 | -1,583 | -1.03% |
| 1980 | 16,114 | -472 | -0.29% |
| 1970 | 16,586 | 3,046 | 2.05% |
| 1960 | 13,540 | 3,781 | 3.33% |
| 1950 | 9,759 | 2,790 | 3.42% |
| 1940 | 6,969 | 984 | 1.53% |
| 1930 | 5,985 | 556 | 0.98% |
| 1920 | 5,429 | -48 | -0.09% |
| 1910 | 5,477 | 3,177 | 9.06% |
| 1900 | 2,300 | 0.00% |