Houma, LA

Census Place

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2023 Population
32,760
1.01% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
35.1
1.68% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
17.3%
3.87% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$54,637
3.85% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$207,900
4.42% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
14,196
4.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Houma, LA had a population of 32.8k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $54,637. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Houma, LA declined from 33,094 to 32,760, a −1.01% decrease and its median household income declined from $56,823 to $54,637, a −3.85% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Houma, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%).

None of the households in Houma, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Houma, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Houma, LA are LaSalle Tech (108 degrees awarded in 2022) and Blue Cliff College-Houma (64 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Houma, LA was $207,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

Most people in Houma, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Houma, LA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Houma, LA is home to a population of 32.8k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.82% of Houma, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.25k people).

In 2023, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21k people) in Houma, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.65k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.16k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.1%
2023 Citizenship
98.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Houma, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Houma, LA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Houma, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21k ± 1.08k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.65k ± 993
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.16k ± 547
8.52%
Hispanic Population
2.79k people

In 2023, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21k people) in Houma, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.65k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.16k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.52% of the people in Houma, LA are hispanic (2.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Houma, LA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    36,279 ± 4,658 people
  2. Mexico
    23,092 ± 3,722 people
  3. Vietnam
    18,064 ± 3,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 36,279 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 23,092 and Vietnam with 18,064.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.82%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.25k people
2.04%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
674 people

As of 2023, 3.82% of Houma, LA residents (1.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Houma, LA was 2.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    671 ± 277
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    280 ± 161
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    164 ± 92

Houma, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Houma, LA employs 14.2k people. The largest industries in Houma, LA are Retail Trade (2,833 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,851 people), and Construction (1,356 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,385), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,357), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,294).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,789. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

14.2k
2023 Value
± 1,161
−4.2%
1 Year decline
± 12.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Houma, LA declined at a rate of −4.2%, from 14.8k employees to 14.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Houma, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,800 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,659 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,359 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Houma, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

14.2k
2023 Value
± 1,161
−4.2%
1 Year decline
± 12.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Houma, LA declined at a rate of −4.2%, from 14.8k employees to 14.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Houma, LA, are Retail Trade (2,833 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,851 people), and Construction (1,356 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Houma, LA, though some of these residents may live in Houma, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$59,416
Median earning men ± $9,911
$29,014
Median earning women ± $3,806

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($142,906), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,726), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($78,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,547), Wholesale Trade ($43,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,031).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Houma, LA awarded 172 degrees. The student population of Houma, LA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9 male students and 97 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Houma, LA are White (73 and 42.4%), followed by Black or African American (53 and 30.8%), Hispanic or Latino (38 and 22.1%), and Asian (3 and 1.74%).

The largest universities in Houma, LA by number of degrees awarded are LaSalle Tech (108 and 62.8%) and Blue Cliff College-Houma (64 and 37.2%).

The most popular majors in Houma, LA are Master Aesthetician (49 and 28.5%), Facial Treatment Specialist (38 and 22.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (22 and 12.8%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 106 students enrolled in Houma, LA, 8.49% men and 91.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32 records, of which 90.6% were women and 9.38% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 14 degrees awarded
  2. 11 degrees awarded
  3. 11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Houma, LA was HVAC Maintenance with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Houma, LA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 108 degrees awarded
  2. 64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was LaSalle Tech with 108 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 18 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Houma, LA, which is 0.117 times less than the 154 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 73 degrees mean that there were 1.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 53 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.811% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (811k), and Secondary Education (604k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Houma, LA was $207,900 in 2023, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $199,100 to $207,900, a 4.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Houma, LA is 69.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Houma, LA have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Houma, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Houma, LA is $54,637. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Houma, LA was Census Tract 3 with a value of $55,747, followed by Census Tract 12.01 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $50,395 and $49,289.

Property

$207,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$13,976
$9,416
Median Property Taxes
±$891

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Houma, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Houma, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

69.4%
Homeownership
2023
66.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.4% of the housing units in Houma, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3
  2. Census Tract 12.01
  3. Census Tract 8

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Houma, LA was Census Tract 3 with a value of $55,747, followed by Census Tract 12.01 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $50,395 and $49,289.

The following map shows all of the places in Houma, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$54,637
Median Household Income
± $6,443
13.6k
Number of Households
± 1,209

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.6k households in Houma, LA declined from $54,637 from the previous year's value of $56,823.

The following chart displays the households in Houma, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Houma, LA is from Louisiana.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.313% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
  2. Carpooled (11.1%)
  3. Other (4.71%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Houma, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

19.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Houma, LA have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Houma, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Houma, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Houma, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Houma, LA (5.64k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Houma, LA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.7% of the population of Houma, LA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.654% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Terrebonne Parish, LA see 2197 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.51% decrease from the previous year (2350 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1753 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,197 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Terrebonne Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Terrebonne Parish, LA see an average of 2,197 patients per year. This represents a 6.51% decrease from the previous year (2,350 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Terrebonne Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.9% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.28%
Uninsured
44.7%
Employer Coverage
23.4%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.654%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Houma, LA grew by 0.366% from 6.26% to 6.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Houma, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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