Morganza, Louisiana
Village · Population 501 · #213 in Louisiana
About Morganza
Set in the central part of Louisiana, Morganza is a tiny community counting 501 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Morganza is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.21 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 414 residents per square mile.
📰 Morganza News Today
- Body recovered near Morganza Spillway after missing fisherman report, sheriff says WAFB · Aug 14
- Marilyn Nell Bourgeois Hess thepointecoupeebanner.com · Aug 18
- PCPSO: Deputies identify body recovered near Morganza Spillway on Friday Louisiana First News · Aug 15
- James Smith Obituary (2026) - Morganza, LA - Verrette's Funeral Home - New Roads Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Louisiana could get $350M if Senate passes budget bills. See what's at stake. nola.com · Jan 13
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What Makes Morganza Unique
- The only place in America named Morganza — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Morganza
- Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)501
Rank in state#213 of 304
Land area1.21 sq mi
Density414/sq mi
Coordinates30.7381, -91.5916