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Compare Houma to New Orleans
This post compares Houma, Louisiana to New Orleans, 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) | New Orleans (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,784 | 388,182 |
| Income (median) | $41,489 | $41,552 |
| Home Value (median) | $153,000 | $205,000 |
| White | 65% | 34% |
| Black | 25% | 59% |
| Asian | 0% | 2% |
| With Kids | 33% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 35 |
| Rentals | 37% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Houma or New Orleans?
A: Houma has a much smaller population count than New Orleans: 33784 compared with 388182 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Houma or in New Orleans?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Houma.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Houma or New Orleans?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Houma.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: New Orleans does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 37% for Houma versus 52% for New Orleans.
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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