Morehouse County Public RecordsLouisiana

As of the 2020 Census, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, had a population of approximately 25,629. The racial composition was about 51% White and 47% Black or African American, with small percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and other races. Around 23% of residents were under 18, while 17% were 65 or older. The population was roughly 48% male and 52% female, reflecting a slight gender imbalance.

Morehouse Parish, LA, has 14 public schools serving around 3,400 students, including Bastrop High School. About 76% of residents 25+ have a high school diploma, while 12% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School performance scores average 60.8 (out of 150), indicating academic challenges. School safety initiatives include partnerships with local law enforcement. Adult education programs, such as GED prep and vocational training, are available through the Morehouse Parish School Board and Louisiana Delta Community College, aiming to boost educational attainment.

As of 2022, Morehouse Parish, LA, had an employment rate of approximately 49.1%. The leading industries include health care & social assistance (18.8%), retail trade (12.2%), and educational services (11.2%). Major occupations are in office & administrative support (13.6%), production (11.9%), and management (9.5%). The median commute time is 23.4 minutes, with most residents commuting to Bastrop or Monroe for work. About 85% of workers drive alone, while 8% carpool.

Morehouse Parish, LA, has a homeownership rate of approximately 66%, with median home values near $86,000 and median gross rents around $700. The housing market has remained relatively stable, with modest value appreciation. Most homes are single-family detached houses, common in neighborhoods like Bastrop and Mer Rouge. Property taxes are low, averaging about 0.5% of assessed value—around $430 annually for a median-priced home. Affordable living and a variety of housing types define Morehouse’s real estate landscape.

Morehouse Parish, LA, had approximately 15,200 registered voters as of 2023; about 58% are Democrats, 27% Republicans, and 15% no party/other. Elections include federal, state, parish, and municipal contests, with turnout averaging 50% in major elections. Polling locations include Bastrop Municipal Center and parish schools. Key issues are local economy, education, and crime. In the 2020 presidential race, Donald Trump won 58% to Joe Biden’s 41%. Elections are overseen by the Morehouse Parish Clerk of Court, with locations and results posted online and at the parish courthouse.

Morehouse County, LA, experiences a crime rate higher than the national average, with approximately 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Recent statistics indicate violent crime rates at 5.3 and property crime rates at 36.6 per 1,000 people. While local law enforcement actively encourages crime reporting, reporting rates remain average compared to state levels. Ongoing community safety initiatives aim to reduce incidents, but residents are advised to remain vigilant and adopt crime-prevention measures.