Population 24,551 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morehouse Parish
Household size in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Morehouse Parish has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Morehouse Parish is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Morehouse Parish: 19.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Morehouse Parish has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Louisiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Morehouse Parish
Renters in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Morehouse Parish own their homes; 31.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 65.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Morehouse Parish: 16.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Morehouse Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Louisiana as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $570 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $556 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $831 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Morehouse Parish costs $831 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $261 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Morehouse Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Morehouse Parish have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Morehouse Parish has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Louisiana counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.6% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Morehouse Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Morehouse Parish
| Period | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Morehouse Parish runs well above the national rate: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Morehouse Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse Parish | 2.45 | 42.2 | 19.0% | 31.4% | 16.0% | 1977 | $831 | 13.0% | 82.6% | 10.1% |
| West Carroll Parish | 2.43 | 44.3 | 11.4% | 23.9% | 17.5% | 1978 | $747 | 16.1% | 82.3% | 5.5% |
| Union Parish | 2.42 | 44.8 | 12.6% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 1987 | $842 | 15.5% | 88.0% | 5.4% |
| East Carroll Parish | 2.05 | 37.9 | 24.1% | 41.6% | 23.2% | 1974 | $617 | 17.4% | 78.3% | 18.9% |
| Issaquena County | 1.74 | 50.1 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 16.9% | 1983 | $274 | 9.0% | 72.4% | 2.8% |
| Claiborne Parish | 2.27 | 44.1 | 13.2% | 31.2% | 22.7% | 1977 | $728 | 11.7% | 79.4% | 4.8% |
| Webster Parish | 2.55 | 41.3 | 16.1% | 33.2% | 21.6% | 1975 | $828 | 13.5% | 87.0% | 5.4% |
| Yazoo County | 2.68 | 39.7 | 17.3% | 44.7% | 16.8% | 1987 | $891 | 17.1% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Leake County | 2.94 | 39.4 | 12.9% | 23.3% | 18.0% | 1983 | $778 | 15.8% | 82.1% | 5.8% |
| Marion County | 2.30 | 48.1 | 8.1% | 21.5% | 23.6% | 1983 | $944 | 15.2% | 86.7% | 9.1% |
| Neshoba County | 2.82 | 38.0 | 20.1% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 1985 | $863 | 17.7% | 85.3% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Morehouse Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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