Morgan City, LA Demographics

A map of Morgan City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,510	6,640	58.8%	57.9%
Hispanic	2,127	1,550	19.2%	13.5%
Black	1,845	2,510	16.7%	21.9%
Multiracial	420	452	3.8%	3.9%
Asian	117	187	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	45	133	0.4%	1.2%

Morgan City, Louisiana has an estimated population of 11,064, a decrease from the 11,472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 16.7% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morgan City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morgan City has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Morgan City, that probability was 59.7% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morgan City is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Morgan City was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morgan City's White Population

6,510 residents of Morgan City, or 58.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morgan City is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Morgan City ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Morgan City's population has increased from 57.9% to 58.8%.

Morgan City is more White than neighboring Siracusaville (0% White), Amelia (32.2% White), and Patterson (47.6% White). Morgan City is less White than neighboring Berwick (76.2% White), and Bayou Vista (76.1% White).

Morgan City's Black Population

1,845 residents of Morgan City, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morgan City is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Morgan City ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan City's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Black residents' share of Morgan City's population has decreased from 21.9% to 16.7%.

Morgan City is more Black than neighboring Berwick (10.7% Black), Bayou Vista (2% Black), and Amelia (2.6% Black). Morgan City is less Black than neighboring Siracusaville (98.8% Black), and Patterson (39.9% Black).

Morgan City's Asian Population

117 residents of Morgan City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morgan City is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Morgan City ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Asian residents' share of Morgan City's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Morgan City is more Asian than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Asian), Berwick (0% Asian), Bayou Vista (0% Asian), and Patterson (0.7% Asian). Morgan City is less Asian than neighboring Amelia (13.8% Asian).

Morgan City's Hispanic Population

2,127 residents of Morgan City, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morgan City is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Morgan City ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Morgan City's population has increased from 13.5% to 19.2%.

Morgan City is more Hispanic than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Hispanic), Berwick (9.6% Hispanic), Bayou Vista (11.3% Hispanic), and Patterson (2.6% Hispanic). Morgan City is less Hispanic than neighboring Amelia (48% Hispanic).

Morgan City's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Morgan City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morgan City is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Morgan City ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morgan City's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Morgan City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Native American/Other), Berwick (0% Native American/Other), and Amelia (0% Native American/Other). Morgan City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Vista (1.2% Native American/Other), and Patterson (1.1% Native American/Other).

Morgan City's Multiracial Population

420 residents of Morgan City, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morgan City is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Morgan City ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morgan City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Morgan City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Morgan City is more Multiracial than neighboring Siracusaville (1.2% Multiracial), Berwick (3.6% Multiracial), and Amelia (3.4% Multiracial). Morgan City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayou Vista (9.4% Multiracial), and Patterson (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.