Morgan City

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

Population 48K |Median income $52,576 |2 hospitals

Population

47,828

St. Mary Parish

Median Income

$52,576

-23% vs avg

Median Home Value

$138,900

-39% vs avg

Median Age

39.7

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

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

Median Rent

$848/mo

Poverty Rate

20.8% +46% vs avg

Unemployment 5.4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%

Work From Home 5.5%

Public Transit 0%

Population

White 56.9%

African American 28.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

47.4%

Obesity

45%

Short Sleep Duration

43.2%

Physical Inactivity

36.6%

Current Smoking

21.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

20.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

18.2%

Diabetes

18.1%

Binge Drinking

15.4%

Lack of Health Insurance

11.1%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 82.6%

Dental Visit 49%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.7%

Coronary Heart Disease

9.2%

Stroke

5.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

OCHSNER ST MARY

MORGAN CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Morgan City Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago

Earthquakes

M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River Catchment in North Queensland

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings high

Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Tully and Murray Rivers; Moderate Flooding Possible at Euramo

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Morgan City, LA? ▼

Morgan City, LA has a population of 47,828 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 $52,576 per year. The poverty rate is 20.8%.

What is the median home value in Morgan City? ▼

The median home value in Morgan City, LA is $138,900. Median rent is $848/month.

What are the top health concerns in Morgan City? ▼

The top health indicators in Morgan City include High Blood Pressure (47.4%), Obesity (45%), Short Sleep Duration (43.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Morgan City? ▼

Morgan City has 2 hospitals 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 39.7 years. 13.6% 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 48K and a median household income of $52,576, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals 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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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (St. Mary Parish) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.