Houma, LA

Census Place

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2024 Population

32,392

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.9

0.57% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.3%

5.77% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$58,194

6.51% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$205,900

0.962% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

14,251

0.387% 1-year growth

About

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.

97.5% of the residents in Houma, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Houma, LA are LaSalle Tech (104 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Houma, LA was $205,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Houma, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Houma, LA was 2 cars per household.

United States Louisiana Terrebonne Parish, LA Houma-Thibodaux, LA South Central Planning & Development Commission 3--Terrebonne & St. Mary Parishes PUMA, LA

Population & Diversity

Houma, LA is home to a population of 32.4k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.37% of Houma, LA residents were born outside of the country (1.09k people).

In 2024, there were 3.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21k people) in Houma, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2024 Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.5% of Houma, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Houma, LA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Houma, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Houma, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
21k ± 1.32k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.32k ± 1.02k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.52k ± 434

7.47%

Hispanic Population

2.42k people

7.47% of the people in Houma, LA are hispanic (2.42k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Houma, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
48,818 ± 5,396 people
Mexico
27,788 ± 4,080 people
Vietnam
17,351 ± 3,228 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

Foreign-Born Population

3.37%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

3.82%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.25k people

As of 2024, 3.37% of Houma, LA residents (1.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Houma, LA was 3.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Houma, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
707 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
464 ± 202
Gulf War (1990s)
118 ± 84

Houma, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Houma, LA.

Health

94.2% of the population of Houma, LA has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.696% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.76%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

24.3%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.696%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Houma, LA declined by 8.25% from 6.28% to 5.76%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Houma, LA employs 14.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Houma, LA were Retail Trade (2,593 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,896 people), and Construction (1,328 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($95,337), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,628), and Utilities ($75,529).

Employment

Occupations

14.3k

2024 Value

± 1,202

0.387%

1 Year growth

± 11.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Houma, LA grew at a rate of 0.387%, from 14.2k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Houma, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,751 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,393 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,363 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Houma, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.3k

2024 Value

± 1,202

0.387%

1 Year growth

± 11.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Houma, LA grew at a rate of 0.387%, from 14.2k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Houma, LA, are Retail Trade (2,593 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,896 people), and Construction (1,328 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,528

Median earning men ± $7,064

$30,443

Median earning women ± $3,239

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,449), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,611), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,353), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,009), and Construction ($47,669).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

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.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Houma, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Houma, LA awarded 104 degrees. The student population of Houma, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 186 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Houma, LA are Black or African American (46 and 44.2%), White (34 and 32.7%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 20.2%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 1.92%).

The largest universities in Houma, LA by number of degrees awarded are LaSalle Tech (104 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Houma, LA are Master Aesthetician (33 and 31.7%), Facial Treatment Specialist (19 and 18.3%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (13 and 12.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 193 students enrolled in Houma, LA, 3.63% men and 96.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 108 records, of which 96.3% were women and 3.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
33 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
13 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Houma, LA was Master Aesthetician with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Houma, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

LaSalle Tech

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

104 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was LaSalle Tech with 104 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Houma, LA, which is 0.04 times less than the 100 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 46 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Houma, LA was $205,900 in 2024, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $207,900 to $205,900, a 0.962% decrease. The homeownership rate in Houma, LA is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Houma, LA have an average commute time of 19.7 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.

Housing

Property

$205,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,481

$9,660

Median Property Taxes

±$897

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.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2024

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Houma, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Houma, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,194

Median Household Income

± $6,779

13.3k

Number of Households

± 1,181

In 2024, the median household income of the 13.3k households in Houma, LA grew to $58,194 from the previous year's value of $54,637.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Houma, LA is from Louisiana.

0.464

2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (3.69%)

In 2024, 80.3% of workers in Houma, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (3.69%).

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.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Houma, LA have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Houma, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Houma, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Houma, LA (5.25k out of 32.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.