Morehouse Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 23,251, reflecting a -1.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Morehouse Parish is the 37th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 27,873 and has grown -16.58% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 38.9 years
There are 18,890 adults, (4,928 of whom are seniors) in Morehouse Parish.
Female: 12,635 (51.5%)
Male: 11,916 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Morehouse Parish includes 48.36% Black or African American, 47.42% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,874 | 48.36% |
| White | 11,641 | 47.42% |
| Two or more races | 642 | 2.61% |
| Other race | 289 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.07% |
Morehouse Parish 's average per capita income is $33,527. Household income levels show a median of $39,454. The poverty rate stands at 29.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,678 | - |
| Families | $51,907 | $81,093 |
| Households | $39,454 | $63,643 |
| Non Families | $24,497 | $32,964 |
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