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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Houma

Louisiana · 30,495 residents · 14.467 sq mi
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Houma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,397. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,800. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,495
−6%vs 2000
vs 32,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,108 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Houma
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,397
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,471 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,790
−45%vs 2000
vs $17,720 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$319
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $417 in 2000
US average: $450
64.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
2.7
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(21,718)
Black24.4%(7,446)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(356)
Asian0.8%(245)
Other3.6%(1,086)
Diversity Score55.6%(16,953)
56
+2%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houma, Louisiana?

Houma, Louisiana has about 30,495 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Houma, Louisiana?

The typical household in Houma, Louisiana earns about $19,397 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 $51,800, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Houma, Louisiana?

About 12.6% 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 26.4% of people in Houma, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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