State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
14.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,228.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.85%
Growth Since 2010
-4.68%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
205,937
World Population Review
Houma, Louisiana Population 2021
32,148
Houma is a city located in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 32,148, it is the 10th largest city in Louisiana and the 1220th largest city in the United States . Houma is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,727 in 2010. Houma reached it's highest population of 34,025 in 2015. Spanning over 15 miles, Houma has a population density of 2,228 people per square mile.
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 Houma was:
- 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%
The current population of Houma, Louisiana is 32,148 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 32,970.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 33,727.
Houma, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Houma Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Houma Population by Race
Houma Population Pyramid $2021
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Houma Population by Age
Houma Households and Families
| 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
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Houma Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Houma Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Houma Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Houma Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,299
Average Earnings
$49,012
Average Male
$29,624
Average Female
Houma Earnings by Educational Attainment
Houma Language by Age
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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 Language
Houma Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 303 | 156 | 51.49% |
| 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 White, with 13.17% 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 Poverty
Houma Poverty Rate by Education
Houma Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Houma Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Houma Marital Status
Houma Veterans by War
Houma Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Houma Veterans by Education
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21.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
Houma Veterans by Education
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58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Houma Employment by Age
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Houma Employment by Race
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Houma Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Houma Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |