Houma is a city located in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana. Houma has a 2024 population of 31,196. Houma is currently declining at a rate of -1.69% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,342 in 2020.
The average household income in Houma is $85,363 with a poverty rate of 16.65%. The median age in Houma is 35.7 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,718 | 68.65% |
| Black or African American | 6,865 | 20.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,522 | 4.6% |
| Native American | 1,455 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 328 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,315 | 2.47 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 5,645 | 3.24 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 4,622 | 1.21 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 2,080 | 2.94 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 968 | 2.99 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,472 | 6.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,424 | 6.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,858 | 13.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,698 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 7,868 | 35.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,367 | 6.23% |
| Some College | 5,247 | 23.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,719 | 14,084 | 3,706 |
| Black | 3,985 | 3,254 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 891 | 749 | 375 |
| Native American | 859 | 569 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 837 | 710 | 361 |
| Other Race | 167 | 167 | 0 |
| Asian | 137 | 91 | 26 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,638 | $91,476 | $51,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,333 | $0 | $47,639 |
| High School Graduate | $39,594 | $65,839 | $25,369 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,536 | $51,838 | $30,257 |
| Overall | $47,041 | $66,285 | $32,200 |
| Some College | $42,336 | $65,313 | $30,945 |
$47,041
Average Earnings
$66,285
Average Male
$32,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.81% of Houma residents speak only English, while 5.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,196 | 2,524 | 11.37% |
| Black | 6,816 | 2,095 | 30.74% |
| Native | 1,455 | 447 | 30.72% |
| Multiple | 1,522 | 381 | 25.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,384 | 209 | 15.1% |
| Asian | 188 | 27 | 14.36% |
| Other | 328 | 2 | 0.61% |
16.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.05%
Male Poverty Rate
20.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houma is Black, with 30.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houma is Other, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.88% |
| High School | 23.07% |
| Some College | 11.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.15% |
| Female Employed | 16.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,686 | $96,087 |
| Households | $56,823 | $85,363 |
| Married Families | $93,351 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,172 | $62,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,622
Number of Veterans
1,555
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 762 |
| Second Gulf War | 303 |
| First Gulf War | 214 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 470 |
| 35 to 54 | 421 |
| 75+ | 357 |
| 55 to 64 | 303 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,174 | 6.78% |
| Black | 240 | 5.04% |
| Native American | 122 | 14.19% |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 9.46% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.51%
Born in Houma
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
97.96% of Houma residents were born in the United States, with 86.51% having been born in Louisiana. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,515 | -536 | -1.85% |
| 2028 | 29,051 | -536 | -1.81% |
| 2027 | 29,587 | -537 | -1.78% |
| 2026 | 30,124 | -536 | -1.75% |
| 2025 | 30,660 | -536 | -1.72% |
| 2024 | 31,196 | -537 | -1.69% |
| 2023 | 31,733 | -363 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 32,096 | -1,035 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 33,131 | -211 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 33,342 | 589 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 32,753 | -257 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 33,010 | -260 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 33,270 | -475 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 33,745 | -317 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 34,062 | 37 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 34,025 | 174 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 33,851 | 247 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 33,604 | -42 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 33,646 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 33,662 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,393 | 1,898 | 6.22% |
| 1990 | 30,495 | -2,107 | -6.46% |
| 1980 | 32,602 | 1,680 | 5.43% |
| 1970 | 30,922 | 8,361 | 37.06% |
| 1960 | 22,561 | 11,056 | 96.1% |
| 1950 | 11,505 | 2,453 | 27.1% |
| 1940 | 9,052 | 2,521 | 38.6% |
| 1930 | 6,531 | 1,371 | 26.57% |
| 1920 | 5,160 | 136 | 2.71% |
| 1910 | 5,024 | 1,812 | 56.41% |
| 1900 | 3,212 | -25,303 | -88.74% |