Houma is a metro area of 194,477 people. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $71,691. The poverty rate is 17.9%, above the 12.4% national rate. Median rent is $433 a month.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.4%(1,599)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.7%(2,101)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41.5%(3,257)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.6%(362)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.7%(54)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 7,857 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA has about 194,477 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
The typical household in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA earns about $35,085 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 $71,691, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.
How educated are people in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
About 12.3% 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 17.9% of people in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA live below the federal poverty line.
Has Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA grown since 1990?
Yes, Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,635 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.
