Houma Metro
Houma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,601. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,183. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA has about 182,842 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
The typical household in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA earns about $21,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA expensive?
In Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, the median home is worth about $52,183, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.
How educated are people in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
About 23.6% of people in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024