Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Morehouse Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22067
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 067
Geography
- Land Area
- 794.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 806.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.820008
- Longitude
- -91.800399
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,437
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,818
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,108 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 1.3% |
| White | 11,746 | 48.1% |
| Black | 11,876 | 48.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,565 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 1.3% |
| White | 9,421 | 50.1% |
| Black | 8,838 | 47.0% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,551
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $44,980
- Poverty Rate
- 28.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,915
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,641 | 47.4% |
| Black | 11,874 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,975
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,836 | 46.2% |
| Republican | 5,275 | 31.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,822 | 22.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,529 | 44.4% |
| Female | 9,446 | 55.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,958 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 0.7% |
| Black | 8,310 | 49.0% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,247
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,231 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 25.4% |
| Black | 2,724 | 32.8% |
| Asian | 23 | 38.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,099 | 41.2% |
| Female | 4,148 | 43.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,970 (29.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,314 (13.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,898
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $122,367
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $829
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.4%
- Work From Home
- 4.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.