Terrebonne Parish, LA

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2021 Population
110,100
1.08% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36.6
1.39% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.8%
5.16% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$57,940
10.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$160,600
3.21% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
46,196
2.16% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Terrebonne Parish, LA had a population of 110k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $57,940. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Terrebonne Parish, LA declined from 111,297 to 110,100, a −1.08% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,224 to $57,940, a 10.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Terrebonne Parish, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%), and White (Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Terrebonne Parish, 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.

98.5% of the residents in Terrebonne Parish, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Terrebonne Parish, LA are Fletcher Technical Community College (728 degrees awarded in 2021), Unitech Training Academy-Houma (169 degrees), and Blue Cliff College-Houma (117 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Terrebonne Parish, LA was $160,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Terrebonne Parish, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Terrebonne Parish, LA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Terrebonne Parish, LA is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.36% of Terrebonne Parish, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.9k people) in Terrebonne Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.5%
2021 Citizenship
98.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Terrebonne Parish, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Terrebonne Parish, LA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Terrebonne Parish, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    72.9k ± 169
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    20.9k ± 550
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    6.1k ± 404
5.2%
Hispanic Population
5.73k people

In 2021, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.9k people) in Terrebonne Parish, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.2% of the people in Terrebonne Parish, LA are hispanic (5.73k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    34,582 ± 4,549 people
  2. Mexico
    24,245 ± 3,813 people
  3. Vietnam
    18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.36%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.6k people
2.86%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.19k people

As of 2021, 2.36% of Terrebonne Parish, LA residents (2.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Terrebonne Parish, LA was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,017 ± 394
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,001 ± 243
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    783 ± 229

Terrebonne Parish, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Terrebonne Parish, LA employs 46.2k people. The largest industries in Terrebonne Parish, LA are Retail Trade (6,773 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,753 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4,577 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,533), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,081), and Transportation & Warehousing ($63,848).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

46.2k
2021 Value
± 2,073
−2.16%
1 Year decline
± 6.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Terrebonne Parish, LA declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 47.2k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Terrebonne Parish, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,386 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,769 people), and Management Occupations (3,878 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Terrebonne Parish, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

46.2k
2021 Value
± 2,073
−2.16%
1 Year decline
± 6.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Terrebonne Parish, LA declined at a rate of −2.16%, from 47.2k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Terrebonne Parish, LA, are Retail Trade (6,773 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,753 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4,577 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Terrebonne Parish, LA, though some of these residents may live in Terrebonne Parish, 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

$54,873
Median earning men ± $2,596
$28,315
Median earning women ± $1,622

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,182), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,900), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,926).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($49,096), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,556), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,175).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,071
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 844
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 648
    Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.04M
    Manufacturing
  2. $871k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $452k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48B
  2. $46.7B
  3. $46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B
2020 Value in Louisiana
$691B
Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana
86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $48.8B
  2. $24.6B
  3. $8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Terrebonne County, LA went to Donald J. Trump with 74.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.939%).

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.

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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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In 2021, universities in Terrebonne Parish, LA awarded 1,197 degrees. The student population of Terrebonne Parish, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 584 male students and 1,655 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Terrebonne Parish, LA are White (693 and 57.9%), followed by Black or African American (294 and 24.6%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 5.85%), and Two or More Races (56 and 4.68%).

The largest universities in Terrebonne Parish, LA by number of degrees awarded are Fletcher Technical Community College (728 and 60.8%), Unitech Training Academy-Houma (169 and 14.1%), and Blue Cliff College-Houma (117 and 9.77%).

The most popular majors in Terrebonne Parish, LA are General Studies (163 and 13.6%), Medical Assistant (136 and 11.4%), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (85 and 7.1%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,239 students enrolled in Terrebonne Parish, LA, 26.1% men and 73.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,249 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 112 degree-majors awarded
  2. 108 degree-majors awarded
  3. 46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Terrebonne Parish, LA was General Studies with 112 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 728 degrees awarded
  2. 169 degrees awarded
  3. 117 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fletcher Technical Community College with 728 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 383 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Terrebonne Parish, LA, which is 0.471 times less than the 814 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 693 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 294 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($646) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% 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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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

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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The median property value in Terrebonne Parish, LA was $160,600 in 2021, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,600 to $160,600, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Terrebonne Parish, LA is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Terrebonne Parish, LA have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Terrebonne Parish, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Terrebonne Parish, LA is $57,940. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Terrebonne Parish, LA was Census Tract 4.02 with a value of $76,387, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 12.01, with respective values of $74,726 and $49,185.

In 2022, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Terrebonne Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.07%.

Property

$160,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,231
$30,518
Median Property Taxes
±$1,556

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 Terrebonne Parish, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

72.7%
Homeownership
2021
69.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Terrebonne Parish, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4.02
  2. Census Tract 4.01
  3. Census Tract 12.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Terrebonne Parish, LA was Census Tract 4.02 with a value of $76,387, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 12.01, with respective values of $74,726 and $49,185.

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

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Household Income

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$57,940
Median Household Income
± $3,287
42k
Number of Households
± 1,994

In 2021, the median household income of the 42k households in Terrebonne Parish, LA grew to $57,940 from the previous year's value of $52,224.

The following chart displays the households in Terrebonne Parish, 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 Terrebonne Parish, LA is from Louisiana.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.465
2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
  2. Carpooled (10.9%)
  3. Other (2.85%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Terrebonne Parish, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.85%).

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

25.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Terrebonne Parish, LA have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.83% of the workforce in Terrebonne Parish, 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 Terrebonne Parish, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Terrebonne Parish, LA have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Terrebonne Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.07%.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Terrebonne Parish, LA (19.3k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Terrebonne Parish, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.7% of the children was living in poverty in Terrebonne Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.9%.

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Crimes & Accidents

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In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 404 in Terrebonne Parish, LA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 142 per 100,000 population.

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92.8% of the population of Terrebonne Parish, LA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.715% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Terrebonne Parish, LA see 2350 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.86% decrease from the previous year (2523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,350 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Terrebonne Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Terrebonne Parish, LA see an average of 2,350 patients per year. This represents a 6.86% decrease from the previous year (2,523 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

7.18%
Uninsured
44.6%
Employer Coverage
24.6%
Medicaid
11%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.715%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Terrebonne Parish, LA declined by 23.7% from 9.41% to 7.18%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 64.3 in Terrebonne Parish, LA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.3% in Terrebonne Parish, LA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.8% in Terrebonne Parish, LA.

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