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SOCIAL INDEX
1.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
346th/ 347
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Houma Geographic Distribution
Houma Income
In terms of income, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better median male earnings ($50,547), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($77,044), and median earnings ($38,949), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (38.7%), median female earnings ($30,343), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,356).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic $32,996 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic $76,188 |
| Median Household Income | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic $62,575 |
| Median Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic $38,949 |
| Median Male Earnings | 2.0 /100 | #244 | Tragic $50,547 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic $30,343 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic $44,356 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic $77,044 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic $72,093 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic $44,822 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 38.7% |
Houma Poverty
In terms of poverty, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (6.4%), poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (21.5%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (26.2%), poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (22.7%), and poverty level among single males (23.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 18.4% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 14.6% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 16.7% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 20.0% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 26.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 22.7% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 22.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 24.9% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 26.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 21.5% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 23.5% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 33.8% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 26.7% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 43.5% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 16.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 16.5% |
Houma Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among males (7.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (7.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 6.7% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 7.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 13.8% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 21.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 8.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 7.8% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 28.3 /100 | #193 | Fair 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 75 | 3.9 /100 | #237 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 6.8% |
Houma Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (59.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (72.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (79.9%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 59.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 72.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 11.0 /100 | #212 | Poor 35.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.6 /100 | #261 | Tragic 73.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 81.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 79.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 79.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 74.1% |
Houma Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.5%), percentage of family households (65.7%), and percentage of population currently married (45.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of births to unmarried women (46.6%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.6%), and percentage of single father households (2.9%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.9 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 65.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.9 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 28.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 1.5 /100 | #231 | Tragic 44.6% |
| Average Family Size | 3.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 3.18 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 2.9% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Currently Married | 7.2 /100 | #211 | Tragic 45.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 46.6% |
Houma Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.1%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.9%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 4.7 /100 | #233 | Tragic 11.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 4.8 /100 | #233 | Tragic 88.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 15.8 /100 | #200 | Poor 54.4% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 16.1% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 4.9% |
Houma Education Level
In terms of education level, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.1%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (96.6%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (96.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (87.0%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (83.7%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (75.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 2.8% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 97.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.1 /100 | #283 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 5th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #281 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 6th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 7th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #270 | Tragic 95.1% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 94.2% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 92.3% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 90.2% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 87.0% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 83.7% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 81.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 75.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 47.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 41.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 28.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 21.4% |
| Master's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 2.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 0.96% |
Houma Disability
In terms of disability, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (19.3%), percentage of population with hearing disability (4.2%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (17.1%), percentage of males with a disability (17.4%), and percentage of females with a disability (16.9%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 17.1% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 17.4% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 16.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 1.9% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 9.7% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 18.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 32.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 56.2% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 3.4% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 4.2% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 19.3% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 9.3% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 3.0% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Houma in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Houma in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
4.8%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.5%
(99.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
65.7%
(99.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.9%
(28.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
54.4%
(15.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Houma in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Houma in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
74.1%
(0.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
79.5%
(0.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
72.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
79.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
59.5%
(0.0/100)
What is Houma per capita income in the United States?
Houma per capita income in the United States is $32,996, which is tragic, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median family income in the United States?
Houma median family income in the United States is $76,188, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median household income in the United States?
Houma median household income in the United States is $62,575, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median earnings in the United States?
Houma median earnings in the United States is $38,949, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median male earnings in the United States?
Houma median male earnings in the United States is $50,547, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median female earnings in the United States?
Houma median female earnings in the United States is $30,343, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Houma wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 38.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level in the United States?
Houma poverty level in the United States is 18.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among families in the United States?
Houma poverty level among families in the United States is 14.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among males in the United States?
Houma poverty level among males in the United States is 16.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among females in the United States?
Houma poverty level among females in the United States is 20.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Houma poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 24.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 335th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among single males in the United States?
Houma poverty level among single males in the United States is 23.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among single females in the United States?
Houma poverty level among single females in the United States is 33.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Houma poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 26.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Houma poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 43.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Houma percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma unemployment in the United States?
Houma unemployment in the United States is 6.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Houma unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Houma unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of family households in the United States?
Houma percentage of family households in the United States is 65.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Houma percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Houma percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma average family size in the United States?
Houma average family size in the United States is 3.18, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of single father households in the United States?
Houma percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Houma percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Houma percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Houma percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Houma percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 46.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Houma percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 17.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Houma percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 17.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Houma percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 16.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
Definitions
Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.
Social Index Explained
Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.
Social Index Calculation
The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.
What Can Social Index be Used For
A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
- Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
- Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
- Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
- Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
- Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
- Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
- Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
- Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.