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Houma, LA
City in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Population
32,392
Land area
14.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,239
ZIP codes
0
Houma and its ZIP codes
Houma at a glance
- Houma is about 21 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $58,194 a year, 4% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 (5% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,058 a month.
Local data for Houma, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants107
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Houma, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,194
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$1,058/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (7,276), German Americans (1,599), Irish Americans (1,335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terrebonne Parish. PPP loans are for Houma.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,250
47,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$844M
FY 2026, $7,699 per person
How people get to work
Houma, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houma, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
206
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,803
32.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 44°F
65.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houma, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Houma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou CaneCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 7.6 |
| PresquilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| Bayou BlueCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 23.3 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 11.5 |
| BourgCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.6 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.6 |
| SchrieverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.3 |
| ChauvinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LockportTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| MontegutCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Bayou Country ClubCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DulacCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16 |
| ThibodauxCity | 16 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houma, LA in?
- Houma is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Houma, LA?
- About 32,392 people live in Houma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houma?
- Nearby places include Bayou Cane (3.3 mi), Presquille (6 mi), Bayou Blue (6 mi), Gray (7.9 mi), Bourg (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023