Morehouse Parish's estimated 2026 population is 23,251 with a growth rate of -1.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Morehouse Parish is the 37th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 27,873 and has seen a growth of -16.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Morehouse Parish includes 48.13% Black or African American, 47.85% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (48.13%)
White (47.85%)
Two or more races (2.74%)
Asian (0.53%)
Other race (0.51%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.18%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,016 | 48.13% |
| White | 11,947 | 47.85% |
| Two or more races | 684 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 128 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Morehouse Parish's average per capita income is $31,887. Household income levels show a median of $36,981. The poverty rate stands at 30.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,699 | - |
| Families | $50,107 | $76,526 |
| Households | $36,981 | $59,950 |
| Non Families | $22,469 | $30,087 |
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