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Morse, LA
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,099
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
785
ZIP codes
0
Morse and its ZIP codes
Morse at a glance
- Morse is about 7.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (62% below Louisiana) and median rent is $491 a month.
Local data for Morse, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morse, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$82,600
Median rent
$491/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (109), German Americans (67), Irish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Acadia Parish. PPP loans are for Morse.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,047
14,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
Morse, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morse, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,184
9.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morse, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Morse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.9 |
| GueydanTown | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MermentauVillage | 6.9 mi | 2.1 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.8 |
| CrowleyCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| JenningsCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| IotaTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| KaplanCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| RayneCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DusonTown | 20 mi | 3 |
| WelshTown | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.4 |
| MauriceVillage | 23 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morse, LA in?
- Morse is in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Morse, LA?
- About 1,099 people live in Morse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morse?
- Nearby places include Midland (4.3 mi), Estherwood (4.9 mi), Gueydan (6.2 mi), Mermentau (6.9 mi), Egan (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023