Houma, Louisiana Population 2022
Houma is a city located in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana. Houma has a 2020 population of 31,874. Houma is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -5.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,632 in 2010.
The average household income in Houma is $71,456 with a poverty rate of 23.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $778 per month, and the median house value is $157,600. The median age in Houma is 36.8 years, 35.6 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
Houma Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houmawas:
- White: 65.33%
- Black or African American: 23.29%
- Native American: 6.20%
- Two or more races: 3.91%
- Other race: 0.91%
- Asian: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 205,937 | -1,069 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 207,006 | -1,069 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 208,075 | -1,069 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 209,144 | -802 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 209,946 | -1,566 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 211,512 | -619 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 212,131 | 763 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 211,368 | 1,385 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 209,983 | 1,098 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 208,885 | 172 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 208,713 | 462 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 208,251 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,778 | 65.33% |
| Black or African American | 7,764 | 23.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,068 | 6.20% |
| Two or More Races | 1,305 | 3.91% |
| Some Other Race | 303 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.35% |
Houma Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,612 | 2.62 | 64.8 |
| Married | 4,967 | 3.3 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 4,642 | 1.33 | 45.6 |
| Female | 2,234 | 3.61 | 46.1 |
| Male | 769 | 3.21 | 76.1 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,678 | 7.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,991 | 8.77% |
| High School Graduate | 8,600 | 37.90% |
| Some College | 4,792 | 21.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,246 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,137 | 13.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,248 | 5.50% |
Houma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,123 | 13,005 | 3,713 |
| Black | 5,110 | 4,105 | 436 |
| Native American | 1,235 | 828 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 811 | 618 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 341 | 72 |
| Other Race | 138 | 78 | 26 |
| Asian | 100 | 100 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.55%.
$36,299
Average Earnings
$49,012
Average Male
$29,624
Average Female
Houma Language by Age
Houma Language
92.13% of Houma residents speak only English, while 7.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.74% of the population.
Houma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,578 | 3,418 | 45.10% |
| White | 20,542 | 2,705 | 13.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,429 | 789 | 55.21% |
| Multiple | 1,305 | 474 | 36.32% |
| Native | 2,068 | 460 | 22.24% |
| Other | 156 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 116 | 24 | 20.69% |
23.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.14%
Male Poverty Rate
26.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Houma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houma is Hispanic, with 55.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.23%.
Houma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Houma Married by Age and Sex
Houma Marriage
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.
Houma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 979 | 5.68% |
| Black | 264 | 4.52% |
| Native American | 256 | 19.02% |
| Other Race | 26 | 11.45% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.22% |
Houma Veterans by Education
21.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.39%
Born in Houma
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
1.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.08% of Houma residents were born in the United States, with 84.39% having been born in Louisiana. 1.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31,874 | -274 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 32,148 | -274 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 32,422 | -274 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 32,696 | -274 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 32,970 | -272 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 33,242 | -471 | -1.40% |
| 2016 | 33,713 | -312 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 34,025 | 36 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 33,989 | 174 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 33,815 | 242 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 33,573 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 33,613 | -19 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 33,632 | 1,239 | 0.38% |
| 2000 | 32,393 | 1,898 | 0.61% |
| 1990 | 30,495 | -2,107 | -0.67% |
| 1980 | 32,602 | 1,680 | 0.53% |
| 1970 | 30,922 | 8,361 | 3.20% |
| 1960 | 22,561 | 11,056 | 6.97% |
| 1950 | 11,505 | 2,453 | 2.43% |
| 1940 | 9,052 | 2,521 | 3.32% |
| 1930 | 6,531 | 1,371 | 2.38% |
| 1920 | 5,160 | 136 | 0.27% |
| 1910 | 5,024 | 1,812 | 4.57% |
| 1900 | 3,212 | 0.00% |