Morgan City: Economy & Jobs
Morgan City's typical household earns $56,474 (1.1× higher than St. Mary Parish median $52,576; 1.1× below Louisiana median $60,756), with homes at a median value of $155,200. The surrounding county supports 12,308 jobs (avg $53,750).
- $57,804 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Louisiana $72,013).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $56,474 — near the Louisiana median ($56,631). Poverty rate 17.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 40% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 39.7% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $22,790 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,317,353 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $57,804 (vs Louisiana $72,013) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $64,643 |
| Median Household Income | $56,474 (at Louisiana median) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $56,474 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 4% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 3.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 12,308 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $661,567,701 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $53,750 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,851,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% (vs Louisiana 4.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 35 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 23,300 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 665.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Grain, Animal Totals, Rice |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 912 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 10,414 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 532,681 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 26 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 27 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Rouses Market 10 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 28 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ST MARY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $317,593,221 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,135.05 (vs Louisiana $8,373) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 51,767 people (vs Louisiana 28,561) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Pct Walked | 3.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.6 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12