With 207,137 people, Houma is a metro area. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 3% of people across the metro were born outside the United States. Owners hold 72% of the housing stock. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,107. The poverty rate is 18.1%, above the 12.8% national rate.
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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.4%(1,715)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)20.4%(1,714)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era37.7%(3,170)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War8.7%(730)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2.3%(191)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 8,409 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 207,137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
The typical household in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA earns about $53,310 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 $157,107, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.
How educated are people in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA?
About 16.3% 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 18.1% 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 24,295 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.
