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Terrebonne Parish

Louisiana · 109,580 residents · 1,229.888 sq mi
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Terrebonne Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $155,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109,580
+5%since 2000
from 104,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+15%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
95K100K105K110K115K1990201020202024Terrebonne Parish
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,224
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,495
+71%since 2000
from $16,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(76,548)
Black17.7%(18,517)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,631)
Asian0.8%(836)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.5%(45,408)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(68,802)
Black19.2%(21,059)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(7,358)
Asian1.2%(1,294)
Other8%(8,744)
Diversity Score67.3%(73,757)
Segregation Score29.8%(32,631)
Diversity Score
67
+55%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana?

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana has about 109,580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana earns about $52,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana?

About 18.8% of people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,598 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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