Morgan City
City in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Morgan City is a city in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, with 11,472 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berwick, 2.7 miles W.
- 11,472residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 1,917 / sq mipopulation density
- 70342ZIP code
About Morgan City
Morgan City is a city in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States, located in the Acadiana region. The population was 10,813 in the 2024 census.
Morgan City sits on the banks of the Atchafalaya River near its intersection with the Intracoastal Waterway. The town was originally named "Tiger Island" by surveyors appointed by U.S. Secretary of War John Calhoun, because of a particular type of wild cat seen in the area. It was later changed for a time to "Brashear City", named after Walter Brashear, a prominent Kentucky physician who had purchased large tracts of land and acquired numerous sugar mills in the area. It was incorporated in 1860.
Morgan City, and all of St. Mary Parish, is included in the Lafayette-Opelousas-Morgan City CSA.
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Living in Morgan City
- Median household income
- $56,474
- Median home value
- $155,200
- Median rent
- $917/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Morgan City had 11,472 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,472 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,917 per sq mi (740 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morgan City at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Mary Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,472 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.98 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7103° N, 91.1915° W |
| ZIP code | 70342 |
| Official website | cityofmc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2252040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morgan City
- Berwick2.7 mi W
- Siracusaville2.8 mi SE
- Bayou Vista4.7 mi W
- Amelia5.8 mi SE
- Patterson7.2 mi W
- Bayou L'Ourse7.9 mi E
- Centerville14.4 mi W
- Supreme15.9 mi NE
- Labadieville16.4 mi NE
- Pierre Part17.0 mi N
- Napoleonville18.6 mi NE
- Franklin19.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan City
What county is Morgan City in?
Morgan City is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Morgan City, LA?
11,472 people lived in Morgan City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morgan City, LA?
The ZIP code of Morgan City is 70342.
What is the elevation of Morgan City?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morgan City?
Berwick (2.7 mi), Siracusaville (2.8 mi), Bayou Vista (4.7 mi), Amelia (5.8 mi), Patterson (7.2 mi).
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