Morehouse Parish's estimated 2026 population is 23,488 with a growth rate of -0.92% 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 -15.73% since that time.
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 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate