Morgan City, LA Demographics
A map of Morgan City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,640 | 57.9% |
Black | 2,510 | 21.9% |
Hispanic | 1,550 | 13.5% |
Multiracial | 452 | 3.9% |
Asian | 187 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 133 | 1.2% |
Morgan City, Louisiana had a population of 11,472 in 2020. It was 57.9% White, 21.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 13.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Morgan City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is the 48th most populous. 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's White Population
6,640 residents of Morgan City identify as White, or 57.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Morgan City roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is ranked #270 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Morgan City is more White than neighboring Siracusaville (4.4% White), Amelia (27.3% White), and Patterson (46.2% White). Morgan City is less White than neighboring Berwick (75.5% White), and Bayou Vista (75.3% White).
Morgan City's Black Population
2,510 residents of Morgan City identify as Black, or 21.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Morgan City slightly less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is ranked #252 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Morgan City is more Black than neighboring Berwick (10.8% Black), Bayou Vista (7.9% Black), and Amelia (8.1% Black). Morgan City is less Black than neighboring Siracusaville (88.9% Black), and Patterson (43.1% Black).
Morgan City's Asian Population
187 residents of Morgan City identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Morgan City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Morgan City is more Asian than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Asian), Berwick (0.5% Asian), Bayou Vista (0.5% Asian), and Patterson (0.7% Asian). Morgan City is less Asian than neighboring Amelia (11.9% Asian).
Morgan City's Hispanic Population
1,550 residents of Morgan City identify as Hispanic, or 13.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Morgan City slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Morgan City is more Hispanic than neighboring Siracusaville (3.4% Hispanic), Berwick (8.3% Hispanic), Bayou Vista (10.2% Hispanic), and Patterson (4.4% Hispanic). Morgan City is less Hispanic than neighboring Amelia (49.2% Hispanic).
Morgan City's Native American/Other Population
133 residents of Morgan City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Morgan City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Morgan City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Siracusaville (0% Native American/Other), Berwick (1% Native American/Other), and Amelia (0.8% Native American/Other). Morgan City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Vista (1.8% Native American/Other), and Patterson (1.7% Native American/Other).
Morgan City's Multiracial Population
452 residents of Morgan City identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Morgan City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Morgan City is ranked #165 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Morgan City is more Multiracial than neighboring Siracusaville (3.4% Multiracial), Berwick (3.8% Multiracial), Amelia (2.8% Multiracial), and Patterson (3.8% Multiracial). Morgan City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayou Vista (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.