Morgan City, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Assumption Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
11,208 Population 1,874/sq mi density
$56,729 Median Income $30,452 per capita
$146,100 Home Value $138,026 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,729 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $861/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Morgan City, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,729
25% below
$30,452 per capita
Home Value
$146,100
48% below
Zillow: $138,026
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Morgan City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Morgan City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
52%
Rent
74%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morgan City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morgan City residents earn a median household income of $56,729 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,452. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Morgan City is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,026. Median rent is $861/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

15.9% of adults in Morgan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morgan City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,208
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,874/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,729
Per Capita$30,452
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,100
Rent$861
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$138,026
Housing Units5,553
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,175/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Morgan City was founded in 1860.
The median home in Morgan City was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.