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A town of 491, settled in 1885.
35% of residents live below the poverty line in Morganza, above both Louisiana’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 3 have a higher share of residents 65 or older than Morganza. Morganza’s trail density is 1.4 miles per square mile, where Louisiana’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Morganza has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1850.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morganza, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Morganza.
The median household income in Morganza is $44,000. The top destinations are Baton Rouge (16%), New Roads (14%) and St. Francisville (4%).
| Morganza | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Morganza has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Morganza’s July high is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 31 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Morganza.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Morganza beats the Louisiana average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 47% of Morganza adults have high blood pressure.
| Morganza | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 82% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 26% | 14% |
| What stands out | Morganza | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 14% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
90% of households own their home in Morganza.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Morganza; the nearest are
About 11 of every 100 Morganza residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
Where Morganza’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Louisiana, United States
Morganza is an incorporated village near the Mississippi River in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 525 as of the 2020 census, down from 659 in 2000. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. The village's zip code is 70759. The Morganza Spillway, a flood control structure between the Mississippi River and the Atchafalaya Basin, is located nearby.
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Morganza has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.