Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA

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2021 Population

110,088

1.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

1.39% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.8%

5.14% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,920

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,700

3.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,578

0.808% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA had a population of 110k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $57,920. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA declined from 111,309 to 110,088, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,181 to $57,920, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%), and White (Hispanic) (2.2%).

8.52% of the households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Planning & Development Commission 3--Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are Fletcher Technical Community College (728 degrees awarded in 2021), Unitech Training Academy-Houma (169 degrees), and Blue Cliff College-Houma (117 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was $160,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was 2 cars per household.

Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA borders Iberia, St. Mary & St. Martin Parishes PUMA, LA and Lafourche & Assumption Parishes PUMA, LA.

United States Louisiana

Population & Diversity

Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.36% of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA residents were born outside of the country (2.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.9k people) in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are French (Incl. Cajun) (3,997 households), Spanish (2,865 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (464 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,418

Women

50.3%

54,738

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 110,156 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.9k ± 192
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.9k ± 550
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.1k ± 404

5.2%

Hispanic Population

5.73k people

5.2% of the people in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are hispanic (5.73k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
907 ± 736 people
Honduras
240 ± 380 people
Vietnam
193 ± 341 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was Mexico, the natal country of 907 Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA residents, followed by Honduras with 240 and Vietnam with 193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

2.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.19k people

As of 2021, 2.36% of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA residents (2.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
3,997 households (3.89%)
Spanish
2,865 households (2.79%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
464 households (0.452%)

8.52% of the households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was French (Incl. Cajun). 3.89% of the households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,017 ± 394
Gulf War (2001-)
1,001 ± 243
Gulf War (1990s)
783 ± 229

Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA employs 43.6k people. The largest industries in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are Support activities for mining (3,770 people), Construction (3,394 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,977 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing ($212,830), Offices of physicians ($132,583), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($104,245).

Males in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA have an average income that is 1.72 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,952. The income inequality in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,701

Women

47.1%

23,232

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA in 2020 was 43,933 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA.

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Occupations

43.6k

2021 Value

−0.808%

1 Year decline

± −0.808%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.808%, from 43.9k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,662 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,450 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.6k

2021 Value

−0.808%

1 Year decline

± −0.808%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA declined at a rate of −0.808%, from 43.9k employees to 43.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA, are Support activities for mining (3,770 people), Construction (3,394 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,977 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA, though some of these residents may live in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,873

Median earning men ± $2,596

$28,281

Median earning women ± $1,626

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,182), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,900), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,926).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($49,096), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,556), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,175).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA awarded 1,197 degrees. The student population of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 584 male students and 1,655 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are White (693 and 57.9%), followed by Black or African American (294 and 24.6%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 5.85%), and Two or More Races (56 and 4.68%).

The largest universities in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA by number of degrees awarded are Fletcher Technical Community College (728 and 60.8%), Unitech Training Academy-Houma (169 and 14.1%), and Blue Cliff College-Houma (117 and 9.77%).

The most popular majors in South Central Planning & Development Commission 3--Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA are General Studies (163 and 13.6%), Medical Assistant (136 and 11.4%), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (85 and 7.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,239 students enrolled in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA, 26.1% men and 73.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,249 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
112 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
108 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
46 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Central Planning & Development Commission 3--Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was General Studies with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Central Planning & Development Commission 3--Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fletcher Technical Community College
728 degrees awarded
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
169 degrees awarded
Blue Cliff College-Houma
117 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fletcher Technical Community College with 728 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 383 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA, which is 0.471 times less than the 814 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 693 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 294 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,335) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($646) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Secondary Education (18.8k), and Some college (16k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was $160,700 in 2021, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,700 to $160,700, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA is $57,920. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

Housing

Property

$160,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,166

$30,529

Median Property Taxes

±$1,559

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was Ascension Parish PUMA, LA with a value of $86,256, followed by St. Tammany Parish (Northwest) PUMA, LA and Lafayette Parish (South) PUMA, LA, with respective values of $79,292 and $76,180.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,920

Median Household Income

± $3,301

42k

Number of Households

± 1,995

In 2021, the median household income of the 42k households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA grew to $57,920 from the previous year's value of $52,181.

The following chart displays the households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA

0.447

2020 Wage GINI in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA

In 2021, the income inequality in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.72% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Other (2.85%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.83% of the workforce in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA (19.3k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.715% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 305 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Louisiana

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.18% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Louisiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.18%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.715%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA declined by 23.6% from 9.41% to 7.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Terrebonne Parish PUMA, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.