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Compare Houma to Baton Rouge
This post compares Houma, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Houma (city) | Baton Rouge (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,784 | 227,549 |
| Income (median) | $41,489 | $39,144 |
| Home Value (median) | $153,000 | $162,600 |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Black | 25% | 54% |
| Asian | 0% | 3% |
| With Kids | 33% | 25% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 31 |
| Rentals | 37% | 50% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Houma or Baton Rouge?
A: Houma has a much smaller population count than Baton Rouge: 33784 compared with 227549 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Houma or in Baton Rouge?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Houma.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Houma or Baton Rouge?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Houma.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Baton Rouge does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 37% for Houma versus 50% for Baton Rouge.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Houma may include: Slidell, Bayou-Cane, and Bossier-City.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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