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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Houma

Louisiana · 32,393 residents · 14.467 sq mi
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Houma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,471. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,300. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,393
+6%since 1990
from 30,495 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,239 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+11%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Houma
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,471
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,397 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,720
+81%since 1990
from $9,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
32.3% rent
2.3
−14%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(21,718)
Black24.4%(7,446)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(356)
Asian0.8%(245)
Diversity Score55.6%(16,953)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(21,569)
Black26%(8,426)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(571)
Asian0.7%(229)
Diversity Score54.3%(17,580)
54
−2%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 32,393 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Houma, Louisiana?

The typical household in Houma, Louisiana earns about $34,471 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Houma, Louisiana?

About 14.3% 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 20.8% 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 1,898 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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