Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana has a population of 24,551, the 37th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $39,454 and the median home value is $118,800. The poverty rate is 29.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Morehouse Parish Quick Facts
How Morehouse Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,967 | 24,551 | -1.7% |
| Median household income | $36,981 | $39,454 | +6.7% |
| Median home value | $108,700 | $118,800 | +9.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Morehouse Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | 9,232 | $32,605 | 40.1% | $87,800 |
| Mer Rouge | 437 | $56,583 | 24.3% | $66,000 |
| Collinston | 347 | $46,250 | 19.9% | $186,500 |
| Bonita | 164 | $25,694 | 39.0% | N/A |
| Oak Ridge | 63 | $108,438 | 4.8% | $168,800 |
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Population Overview
Morehouse Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 24,551. It is the 37th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Morehouse Parish is 40.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Morehouse Parish is $39,454. This is 35% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.3%. This is 55% 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 9.4%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $118,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Morehouse Parish is Black or African American, making up 48.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 47.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.4% vs 30.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Morehouse Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?
Morehouse Parish has a population of 24,551, making it the 37th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in Morehouse Parish?
The median household income in Morehouse Parish is $39,454 with a poverty rate of 29.3%.
How many cities are in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana?
Morehouse Parish contains 5 Census-designated places.