Morgan City, Louisiana
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===2020 census=== |
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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Morgan City had a population of 11,472. The median age was 40.4 years. 24.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.3 males age 18 and over.{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A52040&in=state%3A22|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 23, 2026|df=mdy}}{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A52040&in=state%3A22|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 23, 2026|df=mdy}} |
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100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A52040&in=state%3A22|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 23, 2026|df=mdy}} |
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There were 4,663 households and 2,492 families in Morgan City, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.4% were married-couple households, 21.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. |
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===2000 census=== |
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| ⚫ | In 2000, the racial makeup of the city was 71.28% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 23.90% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.91% [[American Indian (U.S. Census)|American Indian]], 1.02% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] of any race were 3.37% of the population |
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| ⚫ | In 2000, the racial makeup of the city was 71.28% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 23.90% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.91% [[American Indian (U.S. Census)|American Indian]], 1.02% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] of any race were 3.37% of the population. |
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In 2000, there were 5,037 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04. |
In 2000, there were 5,037 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $28,324, and the median income for a family was $36,196. Males had a median income of $31,712 versus $19,550 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,577. About 17.7% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the city was $28,324, and the median income for a family was $36,196. Males had a median income of $31,712 versus $19,550 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,577. About 17.7% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[St. Mary Parish School Board]] operates public schools: |
[[St. Mary Parish School Board]] operates public schools: |
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