Morgan City, Louisiana

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Overview

Situated in Morgan City, Louisiana, Walmart Neighborhood Market functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 61,400 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Walmart Neighborhood Market, spread across 12 distinct incorporated communities. Bayou Cane, with a population of 19,770, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 32% of the reachable population. Following Bayou Cane, Franklin adds 6,728 residents, while Schriever contributes 6,711, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Walmart Neighborhood Market. With 7 of 12 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Bayou Cane. Walmart Neighborhood Market benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Louisiana.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Walmart Neighborhood Market form a suburban corridor. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 1 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. Bayou Cane dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 4,492 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Louisiana.

Identifiers: CDP · city · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Bayou Cane (CDP), LA19,770
2 Franklin (city), LA6,728
3 Schriever (CDP), LA6,711
4 Patterson (city), LA5,931
5 Gray (CDP), LA5,518
6 Berwick (town), LA4,771
7 Bayou Vista (CDP), LA4,213
8 Pierre Part (CDP), LA3,024
9 Amelia (CDP), LA2,132
10 Bayou L'Ourse (CDP), LA1,806
11 Centerville (CDP), LA499
12 Siracusaville (CDP), LA297

Overview

Situated in Morgan City, Louisiana, Walmart Supercenter functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 31,895 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Walmart Supercenter, spread across 9 distinct incorporated communities. Franklin, with a population of 6,728, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 21% of the reachable population. Following Franklin, Patterson adds 5,931 residents, while Gray contributes 5,518, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Walmart Supercenter. With 6 of 9 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Franklin. Walmart Supercenter benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Louisiana.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Walmart Supercenter form a rural corridor. The area is characterized by small communities, with few if any exceeding 10,000 residents, typical of a rural landscape in Louisiana. Franklin dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a dispersed distribution. A median population of 4,213 among the catchment communities suggests that smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Louisiana.

Identifiers: city · CDP · town

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Franklin (city), LA6,728
2 Patterson (city), LA5,931
3 Gray (CDP), LA5,518
4 Berwick (town), LA4,771
5 Bayou Vista (CDP), LA4,213
6 Amelia (CDP), LA2,132
7 Bayou L'Ourse (CDP), LA1,806
8 Centerville (CDP), LA499
9 Siracusaville (CDP), LA297