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Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Terrebonne Parish had 104,163 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 10 places (1 city, village or borough and 9 census-designated) and 35 census tracts. GEOID 22109.
Terrebonne Parish is one of the 2 counties of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
104,163
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 109,580 · ACS 2020-2024: 106,186
Median household income
$64,836
±$3,879 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$187,200
±$6,286 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,065
±$47 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Terrebonne Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 109,580 residents in Terrebonne Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 104,163 for July 1, 2025, down 5.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 106,186 over 1,230 square miles of land.
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 106,186 | 4,611,961 | −5,868 |
| Households | 42,127±654 | 1,804,780 | +2,155 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 47,392±85 | 2,108,902 | +1,968 |
Terrebonne Parish's population since 2000
From 104,503 in 2000 to 104,163 in 2025: down 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Terrebonne Parish?
Terrebonne Parish holds 10 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Houma with 31,735 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Houma | 33,406 | $58,194 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Cane | 19,770 | $74,350 |
| Schriever | 6,711 | $66,571 |
| Gray | 5,518 | $54,559 |
| Bayou Blue | 13,352 | $63,958 |
| Chauvin | 2,575 | $52,619 |
| Bourg | 2,375 | $69,094 |
| PresquilleGEOID 2262510 | 1,703 | $112,000 |
| Montegut | 1,465 | $57,076 |
| Dulac | 1,241 | $38,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Terrebonne Parish?
The median resident of Terrebonne Parish is 38.0 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.3%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±0.6 | 38.0 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% | 7.2% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.8%±0.5 pts | 55.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.3%±0.7 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.2%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±1.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±0.9 pts | 7.8% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1%±1.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7%±1.3 pts | 27.0% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±0.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Terrebonne Parish earn?
Half of Terrebonne Parish's 42,127 households earn less than $64,836 a year (±$3,879), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,993 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,843 after inflation. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,836±$3,879 | $60,756 | +$4,843 |
| Mean household income | $85,262±$3,583 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,624±$1,430 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0%±1.7 pts | 18.9% | −4.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±3.6 pts | 25.4% | −7.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±1.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.6 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Terrebonne Parish?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Terrebonne Parish's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,200 by its owner (±$6,286). The median renter pays $1,065 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,200±$6,286 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,065±$47 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1%±5.2 pts | 46.3% | −10.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,547±$59 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3%±1.8 pts | 67.4% | +3.8 pts |
| Housing units | 47,392±85 | 2,108,902 | +1,968 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.9%±2.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7%±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Terrebonne Parish building?
Builders took permits for 247 new housing units across Terrebonne Parish in 2025 (247 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Terrebonne Parish get to work?
84.0% of Terrebonne Parish's workers drive alone and 3.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Terrebonne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±1.6 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.0%±1.5 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.3 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Terrebonne Parish's census tracts?
Terrebonne Parish is divided into 35 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,400 (Tract 7.01) to $121,702 (Tract 15.01).
All 35 census tracts of Terrebonne Parish, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Terrebonne Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 19th of 64 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 64 |
| Median age | 42nd of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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