Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 37th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana is 24,967 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $36,981, the median home value is $108,700, and the median age is 40.3.
The population of Morehouse Parish has declined 14.7% since 2010 (27,873 → 23,787), a -1.13% annualized rate.
24,967
Population
-1.13%
Annual growth
31
People / sq mi
$36,981
Median Income
$108,700
Median Home Value
Morehouse Parish covers 795 sq mi of land at 31.4 people per square mile.
About Morehouse Parish, LA
Among US counties, Morehouse Parish stands out first on household income: a median of $36,981, below the US median of $78,538. With 24,967 residents, Morehouse Parish is a county in Louisiana. It ranks #37 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $36,981, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 23.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $108,700, with typical rent around $795.
Morehouse Parish is among the least college-educated US counties, at 12.7% — below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Morehouse Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Morehouse Parish had a population of 27,873 in 2010 and 23,787 in 2024, a -14.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,873 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.12%.
23,787
Population (2024)
27,873
Population (2010)
27,873
Peak (2010)
-1.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,873 |
| 2011 | 27,482 |
| 2012 | 27,378 |
| 2013 | 26,938 |
| 2014 | 26,654 |
| 2015 | 26,307 |
| 2016 | 25,911 |
| 2017 | 25,664 |
| 2018 | 25,304 |
| 2019 | 24,839 |
| 2020 | 25,460 |
| 2021 | 25,018 |
| 2022 | 24,435 |
| 2023 | 24,055 |
| 2024 | 23,787 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.9% |
| Black or African American | 48.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.3
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
19.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 19.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $36,981$-23,042 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,950 |
| Per-capita income | $24,038 |
| Poverty rate | 23.5%+9.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Morehouse Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 27.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.8%
Carpool
83.4%
Public transit
3.6%
Work from home
27.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$108,700$-100,000 vs state
Median home value
$795
Median rent
66.6%
Homeownership rate
11,895
Total housing units
82.2%
Occupied
17.8%
Vacant
33.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.8%
With health insurance
84.8%
With broadband internet
16.6%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
17.5%
With a disability
98.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.1%
High School+
12.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morehouse Parish, Louisiana has a population of 24,967 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 31 people per square mile.
The population of Morehouse Parish has declined 14.7% since 2010 (27,873 → 23,787), a -1.13% annualized rate.
The median household income in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana is $36,981, with mean (average) household income of $59,950 and per-capita income of $24,038. 23.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Morehouse Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (48.1%), White (47.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana is 40.3 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Morehouse Parish is $108,700 and median monthly rent is $795. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,895 total housing units, 17.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.