Houma, Louisiana
Houma: Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Houma is a city located in the county of Terrebonne Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,727 and a population density of 894 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,467 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Houma
| Population : | 32,467 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Terrebonne Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 985 |
| Area : | 37.72 km2 |
| Named for : | Houma people |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city : | Houma is capital of Terrebonne Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1834 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:05:41 (9th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 70360 |
| Density : | 861 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Houma is located at 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W (29.5957700, -90.7195300).
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Official website of Houma
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Houma decreased by 3.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,727 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,613 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,573 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,815 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,989 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,025 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,713 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,242 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,970 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,696 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,467 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,600 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,900 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,634 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,898 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 97.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 559 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,204 |
Houma zip code is 70360.
County name: Terrebonne, County
fips: 22109
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,204 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,098 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $450 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $664 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,701 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,598 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 86,141 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,833 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,205 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,069 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 189 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,081 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 160,611 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 20.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 629 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 690 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 398 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 193 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 664 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 521 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 20.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 430.59 |
People born in Houma (39)
People born in Houma, including football running back Brandon Jacobs, basketball player Brandon Brown, actress Quvenzhané Wallis, .
List
- Shane Gibson (American musician) he was born in 21/02/1979
- Ron Eschete (American music educator and jazz musician) he was born in 19/08/1948
- Kim Willoughby (American volleyball player) she was born in 07/11/1980
- Melissa Dettwiller (American model and actress) she was born in 12/11/1977
- Tramon Williams (American football player) he was born in 16/03/1983
- Waylon Thibodeaux (American Cajun singer and fiddler) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Lloyd Pye (Paranormal researcher (1946-2013)) he was born in 07/09/1946
- Claude B. Duval (United States Marine) he was born in 24/10/1914
- Gordon Dove (Member of Louisiana State Legislature) he was born in 05/04/1957
- Hal Haydel (American baseball player) he was born in 09/07/1944
- Frank Lewis (American football player) he was born in 04/07/1947
- Jay Pennison (American football player) he was born in 09/09/1961
- Jerry Helluin (American football player (1929-2017)) he was born in 08/08/1929
- Joe Burks (American football player (1899-1968)) he was born in 08/07/1899
- Karl Morgan (American football player and coach) he was born in 23/02/1961
- Lenar Whitney (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1959
- Phillip Livas (American football player) he was born in 24/04/1989
- Richie Cunningham (American football player) he was born in 18/08/1970
Schools in Houma
College & universities near Houma, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450021 | Blue Cliff College-Houma | Houma (LA) | 70360 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Houma, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Terrebonne Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Terrebonne Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Cane | 19,355 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Schriever | 6,853 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Chauvin | 2,912 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Montegut | 1,540 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Dulac | 1,463 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Houma distances to largest Louisiana cities
