Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Morehouse Parish is home to 24,551 people. 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $39,454.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,551 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $39,454 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 29.3% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 48.9% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $118,800 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $839 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 58.6% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.7% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.4 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Ashley County, Arkansas
- Chicot County, Arkansas
- Ouachita Parish
- Richland Parish
- Union Parish
- West Carroll Parish
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.