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Compare Houma to Shreveport
This post compares Houma, Louisiana to Shreveport, 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) | Shreveport (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,784 | 196,217 |
| Income (median) | $41,489 | $37,011 |
| Home Value (median) | $153,000 | $139,800 |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Black | 25% | 56% |
| Asian | 0% | 1% |
| With Kids | 33% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 35 |
| Rentals | 37% | 46% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Houma or Shreveport?
A: Houma has a much smaller population count than Shreveport: 33784 compared with 196217 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Houma or in Shreveport?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Houma.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Houma or Shreveport?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Houma.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Shreveport does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 37% for Houma versus 46% for Shreveport.
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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