Morgan City City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 12703 people in the city, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 2166.5 people per square mile (836.49/km˛), it would be the 54th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 5627 housing units at an average density of 960.2 per square mile (370.74/km˛). The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. The median age is 36.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Morgan City City was 35.6 and 37 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 9055 White, 3036 Black or African American, 116 American Indian, 130 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 215 from two or more races and 150 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28324, it is 179th wealthiest city by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $36196, it is Louisiana's 158th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14577, making its Louisiana's 156th highest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $20165, Median income for males is $28568, compared with $12411 for females.
In 2000, 3154 pupils and students, of which 1480 are male and 1674 are female, 24.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 265 nursery or pri school, 171 kindergarten, 1583 elementary school, 820 high school and 315 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12703 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12705 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12620 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12340 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12184 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12150 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12001 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11802 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11872 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11726 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11604 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 123 | 142 | 265 |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 79 | 171 |
| Elementary school | 822 | 761 | 1583 |
| High school | 320 | 500 | 820 |
| College or graduate school | 123 | 192 | 315 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City city, Louisiana | $28324 | $36196 | $14577 |
| St. Mary Parish, Louisiana | $28072 | $33064 | $13399 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |