Census ACS · #623 μSA
Morgan City Metro Area
The Morgan City, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 48,455 residents. The median household income is $51,768 and the median home value is $128,000.
48,455
Population
87
People / sq mi
$51,768
Median Income
$128,000
Median Home Value
The Morgan City CBSA covers 559 sq mi of land at 86.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 29.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$51,768
Median Household Income
$28,157
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$128,000
Median Home Value
$839
Median Rent
69.8%
Homeownership
Education
80.6%
High School+
13.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.2%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
10.2%
Foreign Born
Morgan City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Morgan City, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 48,455 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #623 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Morgan City metro area is $51,768, with a per capita income of $28,157.
The Morgan City, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Morgan City, La CBSA (34020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.