City safety & data profile

Morgan CityLA

Morgan City, LA is a 12K-resident city in St. Mary Parish with a median household income of $56,474.

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Morgan City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Morgan City has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $155,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$56,474
Median income
$155,200
Median home
17.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Morgan City

Morgan City posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Morgan City area.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Morgan City

Where Morgan City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,474 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Morgan City, LA beyond the headline numbers

Morgan City sits inside St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 29.70°N, -91.21°W. Population 11,835, $56,474 median household income. Median home value $155,200, median rent $917. Poverty rate 17.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Morgan City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45%, then obesity at 43.5%. 1 hospital in/around Morgan City, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Morgan City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,835
Morgan City
Median Income
$56,474
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$155,200
-32% vs avg
Median Age
38.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Mary Parish) - Morgan City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
48K-12%
Median Income
$52,576+26%
Median Home Value
$138,900+56%
Poverty Rate
20.8%-1%
Unemployment
5.4%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Morgan City, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$917/mo
Poverty Rate
17.4% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%
Work From Home 3.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 69.2%
African American 16.7%
Asian 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45%
Obesity
43.5%
Short Sleep Duration
42.1%
Physical Inactivity
35.4%
Current Smoking
20.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
18%
Diabetes
16.8%
Binge Drinking
16.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.7%
Annual Checkup 81.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.9%
Stroke
5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Morgan City, LA? ▼
Morgan City, LA has a population of 11,835 people, located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Morgan City? ▼
The median household income in Morgan City, LA is $56,474 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
What is the median home value in Morgan City? ▼
The median home value in Morgan City, LA is $155,200. Median rent is $917/month.
What are the top health concerns in Morgan City? ▼
The top health indicators in Morgan City include High Blood Pressure (45%), Obesity (43.5%), Short Sleep Duration (42.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Morgan City? ▼
Morgan City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Morgan City? ▼
The median age in Morgan City, LA is 38.6 years. 15.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Morgan City, LA is located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 12K and a $56,474 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Morgan City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Morgan City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Mary Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.