Houma, LA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Terrebonne Parish County ยท Louisiana

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Houma based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Houma
National Avg
Louisiana Avg
Population: 65Income: 36Home Value: 21Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 47

Quick Stats

Population

32,760

2023 ACS

Median Income

$54,637

2023

Median Home Value

$207,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,011

2023

Median Age

35.1

Unemployment

3.5%

Cost of Living Index

93.8

100 = national avg

Houma is a city in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana, with a population of 32,760 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Houma is one of the communities in Louisiana.

The median household income in Houma is $54,637, and the median home value is $207,900. The cost of living index is 93.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,011 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 35.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

32,760

Male

15,874

48.5%

Female

16,886

51.5%

Median Age

35.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.9%

High School or Higher

38.3%

Foreign Born

3.8%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

36.1%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.508

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

65.8%

Foreign Born

3.8%

White
65.8%
Black
21.2%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
2.8%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
7.1%
Other
2.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%

2,791 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
832 (29.8%)
Puerto Rican
351 (12.6%)
Salvadoran
101 (3.6%)
Honduran
350 (12.5%)
Other Hispanic
1,158 (41.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
186 (65.3%)
Filipino
14 (4.9%)
Japanese
31 (10.9%)
Thai
53 (18.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
16 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
5 (0.5%)
Other Native American
907 (99.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

29,356

English Only

92.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,123 speakers

Limited English

2.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,123 (3.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
624 (2.1%)
Chinese
186 (0.6%)
Arabic
82 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
58 (0.2%)
Other Asian
35 (0.1%)
German
11 (0.0%)
Vietnamese
2 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.5%

Limited English Proficiency

2.5%

Spanish
52.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
9.6% limited English
Chinese
26.3% limited English
Arabic
23.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
51.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,506

4.6% of population

Disability Rate

18.7%

282 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$37,549

Unemployment Rate

0.2%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
18.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
12.3%
Vietnam
45.0%
Korea
5.7%
World War II
0.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.1%
35-54
17.3%
55-64
18.1%
65-74
24.3%
75+
27.2%

Male Veterans

1,438

95.5%

Female Veterans

68

4.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$37,549

Non-Veteran Income

$34,555

Difference

$2,994

8.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

282

Without Disability

1,224

Disability Rate

18.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,127

#1 Ancestry

French

22.6% (7,402)

#2 Ancestry

American

9.2% (3,011)

#3 Ancestry

English

5.6% (1,824)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
French
22.6%
American
9.2%
English
5.6%
German
4.7%
Irish
4.7%
Italian
3.8%
Scottish
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
European
0.6%
Polish
0.4%
British
0.2%
Swedish
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
Brazilian
0.1%
Welsh
0.1%
Belgian
0.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.1%
Dutch
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

13,561

Family Households

8,750

64.5%

Married Couples

5,445

40.2%

Non-Family Households

4,811

35.5%

Single Mother Households

2,512

18.5%

Single Father Households

793

5.8%

Living Alone

4,058

29.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,846

In Married Couple

4,397

56.0%

With Single Mother

2,660

33.9%

With Single Father

789

10.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$77,818

Married Couple Income

$97,570

Single Mother Income

$32,238

Single Father Income

$79,296

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

673

Grandparents Responsible

162

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$54,637

-25% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,553

-4% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.3%

+27% vs national

Gini Index

0.5114

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.5%

-34% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.9%

of households

How Houma Compares

Houma vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Houma is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.9%
$25-50K
25.2%
$50-75K
13.4%
$75-100K
14.6%
$100-150K
13.8%
$150-200K
4.8%
$200K+
7.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

-49% vs LA avg

Labor Force

14,767

Employed

14,196

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

38.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.1

Work from Home

3.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

93.8

100 = national avg

-6.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$41,271

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$97,549

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
102.2
Food
91.8
Transportation
85.6
Healthcare
93.4
Utilities
95.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$904

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,102

per month

The median household income in Houma, LA is $54,637, which is 25.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,553. The poverty rate of 17.3% is lower than the LA state average of 22.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5114, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 6.7%. The labor force is 14,767. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 3.3% working from home. About 79.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 93.8, which is 6.2% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 102.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,271 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$150,000

Median List Price

$179,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$113

Days on Market

81

Active Inventory

140

Months of Supply

9.3

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$177,321

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,265

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

13.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

14.8%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
13.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
14.8%
Listings with Price Drops
30.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 0.1%List Price โ†‘ 5.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

15

New Listings

33

Pending Sales

27

Homes Sold โ†“ 40.0%New Listings โ†“ 26.7%Pending โ†‘ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$113

Median List $/SF

$123

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 5.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 7.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Houma, LA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area, home prices have risen 222.4% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 66.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 27.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 18.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 0.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA housing market rather than Houma alone.

40yr โ†‘ 222.4%20yr โ†‘ 66.8%10yr โ†‘ 27.3%5yr โ†‘ 18.3%2yr โ†‘ 0%Q3 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Houma vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Houma is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$207,900

Median Rent

$1,011

Total Housing Units

15,193

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Owner Occupied

69.4%

Renter Occupied

30.6%

Median Property Tax

$813

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$943

Housing Types

Single Family
83.9%
Multi-Family
13.0%
Mobile Home
3.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$813

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.39%

of home value

Median Home Value

$207,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,214

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($813) by the median home value ($207,900). In Houma, LA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.39%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Houma, LA is $150,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 81 days on the market. 13.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 9.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $113. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,265/month. About 69.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 15,193 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $813. The effective tax rate is 0.39%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)

Violent Crime Rate

6.09

per 1,000 residents

+126% vs national

Property Crime Rate

35.36

per 1,000 residents

+103% vs national

Total Crimes

1,286

2023

Violent Clearance

55%

cases solved

Property Clearance

32%

cases solved

YoY Change

-26.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2022

How Houma Compares

Source: FBI (2023)

Houma vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2023)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Houma is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 1.6%Property โ†“ 33.4%2015 โ†’ 2023

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2023)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2023)

Houma police solve 100% of rape cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2023)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2023)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.100.0%
RapeViolent10.03100.0%
RobberyViolent80.2637.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1775.7056.5%
BurglaryProperty1474.7425.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty89728.9133.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty531.7115.1%

Houma, LA reported 189 violent crimes and 1,097 property crimes in 2023. The violent crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 residents is 125.6% above the national average of 2.70 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 55% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 897 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 33.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20231891,0976.0935.36
20222731,3378.3340.81
20212831,2628.7539.01
20201269823.8730.13
20192091,4896.3845.44
20181581,6254.7648.91
20171231,2453.6136.53
20161671,4114.8541.01
20152121,8186.1953.10

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Aug 6, 2021Saint Francis de Sales School01targetednan

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

94.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

93.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

53.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

96.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

52

Public Assistance

$1.1B

Individual Assistance

$218.0M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

31 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $1.1B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Francine โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$17.4M$15.3M
Tropical Storm Francine โ†’HurricaneSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Nicholas โ†’Coastal StormSep 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneAug 2021$927.9M$142.2M
Tropical Storm Ida โ†’HurricaneAug 2021โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 2021โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Zeta โ†’HurricaneJan 2021$2.2M$1.1M
Tropical Storm Zeta โ†’HurricaneOct 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Delta โ†’HurricaneOct 2020$939Kโ€”
Hurricane Delta โ†’HurricaneOct 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020$58Kโ€”
Hurricane Laura โ†’HurricaneAug 2020$3.2Mโ€”
Tropical Storms Laura and Marco โ†’HurricaneAug 2020โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Cristobal โ†’Coastal StormJun 2020$6Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$10.8M$998K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodSep 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Barry โ†’HurricaneAug 2019$6.7Mโ€”

Showing 20 of 56 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

13,402

Total Claims Paid

$322,169,099

Avg Claim Payout

$24,039

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

34

Federal Funding

$38,503,580

Properties Protected

120

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

6.27

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates3$6,889,885
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind3$2,834,886
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$416,250
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)3$1,521,192
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts2$1,137,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Houma has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, coastal flood, heat wave. The area has had 52 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (31 declarations). 13,402 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,053,656,008 in public assistance recovery funding. $217,997,979 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 34 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.0%

5.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.0%

3.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.2%

4.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

0.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.1%

Arthritis

31.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.0%

Loneliness

35.8%

Lack of Support

29.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

39.4%

Mobility

19.3%

Cognitive

19.6%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Houma has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, Llc4.3 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Physicians Medical Center5.9 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”โ€”
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital9.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

128,118

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SCHRIEVER WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA116,4600
HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA11,6580

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

17.2K MT

Top Emitter

Houma

17.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Houma
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Power Plants17,219

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 17.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-18% vs national

Drive Alone

79.3%

+1% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-27% vs national

Work From Home

3.3%

-65% vs national

Carpool

11.1%

Walk

0.9%

How Houma's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333030
202233001
202111000
202066120
201911000
201833210

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Houma, LA is 19 minutes, which is 17.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 79.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.3% work from home, which is below the LA state average of 5.4%. 11.1% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.4%

of households

No Internet

11.6%

of households

Total Households

13,561

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.4%
Cellular Data Plan
79.6%
Satellite
7.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.5%
No Internet Access
11.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

87.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.8%

of households

Tablet

57.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.3%
Smartphone
87.2%
Desktop / Laptop
68.8%
Tablet
57.3%
Smartphone Only
17.1%
No Computer
6.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.7ยข

per kWh

-38% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.5ยข

per kWh

-32% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.6ยข

per kWh

-53% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$141

residential

-4% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

31% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Louisiana averages 11.7ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $141. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Houma vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

128,118

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SCHRIEVER WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREACommunitySurface water116,4600
HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREACommunitySurface water11,6580

86.4% of households in Houma have broadband internet access. 71.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.6% of households have no internet access. 17.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 128,118 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Houma is located in Terrebonne Parish, LA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Houma.

Election Overview

Source: Terrebonne Parish (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

9,702

23.5%

GOP Votes

31,115

75.3%

Total Votes

41,327

Margin

R+51.8%

Shift from 2020

R+1.8pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+51.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20249,70231,11541,32723.5%75.3%R+51.8
202011,19834,33946,24024.2%74.3%R+50.0
201610,66431,90043,89324.3%72.7%R+48.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Terrebonne Parish recorded 41,327 total votes. Republicans won the county with 75.3% of the vote compared to 23.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+51.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Terrebonne Parish has shifted 3.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

279

Total Assets

$155.0M

Total Income

$129.2M

Per 10K Residents

85.2

nonprofits

+28.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

26

Median Assets

$254K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
40
Religion
33
Education
21
Recreation & Sports
16
Philanthropy
16
Youth Development
14
Health Care
13
Arts & Culture
11
Community Improvement
10
Mental Health
7
Public Benefit
7
Housing & Shelter
6
Environment
5
Voluntary Health
5
Food & Agriculture
5
Public Safety
5
Civil Rights
4
Animal-Related
2
Medical Research
2
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Science & Tech
2
Mutual Benefit
2
International
1
72.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $111.6M of $155.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Houma

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
TERREBONNE ARCHuman Services$30.7M$14.3M1972
START CORPORATIONHuman Services$26.1M$54.9M1999
TERREBONNE COUNCIL ON AGINGHuman Services$24.6M$9.8M1986
TCOA ELDERLY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$5.1M$481K2007
OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENCEHuman Services$4.9M$1.7M1993
TERREBONNE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERCrime & Legal$4.6M$552K1998
COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOUMA LOUISIANAEducation$4.4M$3.1M2023
TERREBONNE FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONPhilanthropy$3.9M$364K1992
UNITED HOUMA NATION INCโ€”$3.9M$2.5M1992
THE LIFE CHURCH OF HOUMAReligion$3.5M$1.1M2008
BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$3.5M$2.5M2019
NEW CARDIOVASCULAR HORIZONS FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$3.4M$3.8M2015
TERREBONNE HISTORICAL CULTURAL SOCIETY INCโ€”$3.0M$397K1974
MACDONELL UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS SERVICES INCHuman Services$2.8M$1.8M2020
LIFE COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCโ€”$2.5M$7.1M2020
UNITED WAY FOR SOUTH LOUISIANAโ€”$2.4M$918K1979
TERREBONNE CHURCHES UNITED FOODBANK INCFood & Agriculture$2.2M$1.2M1989
INSTITUTE FOR INDIAN DEVELOPMENT INCHuman Services$1.9M$3.7M2017
HAVEN INCMental Health$1.8M$2.5M1993
JAMES J BUQUET JR FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$524K1997
OPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSINGHuman Services$1.5M$135K2014
JAMES J BUQUET JR BAYOULAND YMCAHuman Services$1.3M$1.1M1981
ONE SHINING MOMENT FOUNDATION INCRecreation & Sports$1.2M$294K2017
CASA OF TERREBONNE INCCivil Rights$1.1M$735K2001
SOUTH LOUISIANA CLINICAL RESEARCH INCMedical Research$1.1M$57K2000
REGIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$1.0M$777K2005
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY HOUSING AUTHORITYHousing & Shelter$998K$1.0M2023
FRIENDS OF SOUTH LOUISIANA WETLANDS DISCOVERY FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$810K$685K2004
LEPETIT THEATRE DE TERREBONNEโ€”$678K$159K1960
BATTURE PARK INCโ€”$590K$2501967
FOUNDATION FOR TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$573K$408K2012
TADDY VILLAGE INCHuman Services$569K$449K1995
VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST CONGREGATION HOUMA LA NIEM PHAT DUONG CHAN NGUYโ€”$542K$210K1992
TERREBONNE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONโ€”$515K$151K1990
HOUMA TERREBONNE SOCCER ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$513K$454K1998
V FOUNDATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANAYouth Development$508K$61K2019
ST VINCENT DE PAUL STORE OF HOUMAโ€”$488K$1.4M1966
LARKE VILLAGE INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$452K$113K2001
WORK CONNECTION INCโ€”$398K$1.4M1988
BAYOU REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILArts & Culture$351K$449K2015
PLEASANT VIEW MISSIONALRY BAPTIST CEducation$330K$265K2020
FINDING OUR ROOTSArts & Culture$295K$223K2017
JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF HOUMA LA INCโ€”$212K$166K1974
ST VINCENT DE PAUL TRIPARISH COMMUNITY PHARMACYHealth Care$193K$347K2001
LAT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD INCEmployment$175K$1.6M2002
RHODA ANN GUILLOT RAU FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$166K$80K2021
STELLA LEARNING CENTER INCEducation$161K$569K2014
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF HOUMA-THIBODAUHuman Services$126K$123K2019
HACHE GRANT ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$107K$134K2021
GORDON DOVE JR FOUNDATION INCEducation$104K$99K2010

Houma, LA has 279 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $155.0M. The most common category is Human Services, with 40 organizations. 26 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 85.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

528

Total Approved

$142.4M

Jobs Supported

2,938

Per 10K Residents

161.2

SBA loans

+105.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

61

Top Lender

South Louisiana Bank

101 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

494

Total Amount

$124.5M

Avg Loan

$252,036

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$95.4M(77%)

Jobs Supported

2,459

5046% of all loans

Loans

34

Total Amount

$17.8M

Avg Loan

$524,912

Median Loan

$260,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

43

8% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$35.4M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$823,588

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade56 loans
NAICS 44
$8.6M
Accommodation & Food Services55 loans
NAICS 72
$32.7M
Other Services51 loans
NAICS 81
$9.2M
Manufacturing36 loans
NAICS 33
$5.6M
Construction30 loans
NAICS 23
$4.5M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Radhe Kishan La Llc1$5.0M
Jcv & Jrr Llc1$4.8M
Walther Animal Clinic Apc1$4.8M
Gator Equipment Rentals Llc2$4.8M
Tres Marine Corporation1$3.6M
Houma20 Hospitality Llc2$3.5M
Yellow Fin Marine Services Llc1$3.1M
Cajun Lodging, L.l.c.1$2.8M
Delilah Dean Llc1$2.7M
Leviathan Offshore Llc.1$2.5M

Houma, LA has received 528 SBA loans totaling $142.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 494 loans (94% of the total), supporting 2,459 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 34 loans totaling $17.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Houma is South Louisiana Bank with 101 loans. That works out to 161.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

110,894

Avg Median Income

$66,180

Avg Home Value

$196,383

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
703435,271$84,474$196,800$1,32822.9
703599,472$54,139$161,300$1,11914.4
7036028,810$82,365$297,100$1,08560.1
7036324,668$44,828$143,800$1,05478.4
7036428,990$68,909$195,600$1,00442.2
7039413,683$62,366$183,700$82583.7

Houma, LA has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 110,894. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $66,180. The average median home value is $196,383. The average median monthly rent is $1,069.

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