Houma, LA Employment

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2%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
31%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$30,306$25,515$29,829
Median household income$44,956$45,652$55,322
Median income owner occupied$63,917$59,392$70,586
Median income renter occupied$25,691$27,113$35,192
Median earnings male$47,855$38,087$36,919
Median earnings female$26,371$22,909$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level21.0%19.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Houma is 2% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Houma is 19% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Houma is 31% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Houma is 39% higher than the national average

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      $29,967 $44,956 $89,912
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      $30,431 $45,652 $91,304
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Houma median earnings by income bracket

      Houma employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.4%11.4%
      Manufacturing sector12.1%12.1%
      Financial & insurance services1.9%1.9%
      Wholesale & retail services12.6%12.6%
      Public administration2.7%2.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.0%13.0%
      Education, health & social services13.3%13.3%
      Other32.0%32.0%

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      Houma, LA33,053$44,95618.7%

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      Source: The Houma, LA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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