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Houma

Louisiana · 31,735 residents (2025 est.) · 14.467 sq mi
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Houma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,900. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,392
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,239 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+2%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,735 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Houma
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,194
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,471 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,076
+92%since 2000
from $17,720 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+2%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(21,569)
Black26%(8,426)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(571)
Asian0.7%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(17,580)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(20,987)
Black19.5%(6,315)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,421)
Asian0.8%(247)
Other7.5%(2,422)
Diversity Score66.4%(21,499)
Diversity Score
66
+22%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houma, Louisiana?

Houma, Louisiana has about 32,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houma, Louisiana?

The typical household in Houma, Louisiana earns about $58,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houma, Louisiana expensive?

In Houma, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $205,900, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Houma, Louisiana?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Houma, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houma, Louisiana?

About 16.3% of people in Houma, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houma, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Houma, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,897 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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