Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morehouse Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 24,967. It is the 37th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morehouse Parish is 40.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morehouse Parish is $36,981. This is 38% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 30.7%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $108,700. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Morehouse Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Morehouse Parish is Black or African American, making up 48.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 47.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.1% vs 30.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.