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Morse, LA


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Morse, Louisiana

Morse, Louisiana is 29 miles W of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 145 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Acadia county. The village is part of the Lafayette metro area. The population of Morse is 759.

The People and Families of Morse

In Morse, about 56% of adults are married. The size of households in Morse is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the village.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Morse.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morse had a median family income of $28,750.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Morse.

Morse Housing

Of the housing in Morse, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the village are low by Louisiana standards.

Commuting

In Morse, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Morse strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMorse Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Morse Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Morse, LA

Comparing Morse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity41
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty26
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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