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Houma

Louisiana · 33,406 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 $44,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,406
+3%since 2000
from 32,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,309 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+13%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K32K33K34K1990201020202024Houma
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,956
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,471 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,306
+71%since 2000
from $17,720 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(19,456)
Black24.1%(8,065)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,436)
Asian1.4%(472)
Other8.1%(2,711)
Diversity Score73%(24,378)
Diversity Score
73
+34%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houma, Louisiana?

Houma, Louisiana has about 33,406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houma, Louisiana?

The typical household in Houma, Louisiana earns about $44,956 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Houma, Louisiana?

About 18.6% 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 21.0% 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 2,911 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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