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Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Houma Social Profile
Tragic

4,070
SOCIAL INDEX
8.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Houma Income

In terms of income, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better median male earnings ($47,314), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($41,919), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($69,715), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($28,658), wage/income gap percentage (38.2%), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($41,179).
Houma Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
16.7
/100
|
#334
Poor
$30,634
Median Family Income
11.9
/100
|
#340
Poor
$70,004
Median Household Income
14.2
/100
|
#341
Poor
$58,399
Median Earnings
20.0
/100
|
#319
Fair
$36,409
Median Male Earnings
37.9
/100
|
#225
Fair
$47,314
Median Female Earnings
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
$28,658
Householder Age | Under 25 years
37.1
/100
|
#322
Fair
$41,919
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
23.8
/100
|
#326
Fair
$69,715
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
13.1
/100
|
#338
Poor
$68,483
Householder Age | Over 65 years
10.2
/100
|
#344
Poor
$41,179
Wage/Income Gap
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
38.2%

Houma Poverty

In terms of poverty, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (6.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.1%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (36.4%), poverty level among single mothers (47.8%), and poverty level among single fathers (29.0%).
Houma Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
34.3
/100
|
#334
Fair
19.0%
Families
38.4
/100
|
#335
Fair
15.2%
Males
41.9
/100
|
#330
Average
16.8%
Females
30.0
/100
|
#338
Fair
21.3%
Females 18 to 24 years
22.0
/100
|
#341
Fair
30.0%
Females 25 to 34 years
31.2
/100
|
#339
Fair
23.2%
Children Under 5 years
33.5
/100
|
#335
Fair
27.1%
Children Under 16 years
22.7
/100
|
#340
Fair
28.0%
Boys Under 16 years
22.6
/100
|
#340
Fair
28.2%
Girls Under 16 years
35.3
/100
|
#332
Fair
25.3%
Single Males
32.2
/100
|
#340
Fair
24.4%
Single Females
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
36.4%
Single Fathers
16.9
/100
|
#343
Poor
29.0%
Single Mothers
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
47.8%
Married Couples
74.8
/100
|
#290
Good
6.7%
Seniors Over 65 years
60.2
/100
|
#291
Good
13.4%
Seniors Over 75 years
64.5
/100
|
#277
Good
14.1%
Receiving Food Stamps
63.6
/100
|
#312
Good
16.5%

Houma Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.7%), unemployment rate among males (6.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (7.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (9.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (10.1%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (12.5%).
Houma Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
79.9
/100
|
#312
Good
6.6%
Males
84.5
/100
|
#306
Excellent
6.8%
Females
73.1
/100
|
#320
Good
6.6%
Youth < 25
77.4
/100
|
#293
Good
14.1%
Age | 16 to 19 years
61.1
/100
|
#335
Good
24.9%
Age | 20 to 24 years
82.3
/100
|
#289
Excellent
11.9%
Age | 25 to 29 years
83.9
/100
|
#286
Excellent
7.8%
Age | 30 to 34 years
80.3
/100
|
#317
Excellent
7.5%
Age | 35 to 44 years
51.3
/100
|
#341
Average
10.1%
Age | 45 to 54 years
74.4
/100
|
#326
Good
6.3%
Age | 55 to 59 years
86.2
/100
|
#317
Excellent
5.7%
Age | 60 to 64 years
70.6
/100
|
#338
Good
6.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
49.0
/100
|
#346
Average
9.7%
Seniors > 65
65.9
/100
|
#344
Good
7.8%
Seniors > 75
70.7
/100
|
#297
Good
10.2%
Women w/ Children < 6
82.3
/100
|
#252
Excellent
8.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
61.0
/100
|
#335
Good
12.5%
Women w/ Children < 18
67.4
/100
|
#323
Good
7.1%

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 20 and 24 (74.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (80.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (59.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (74.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (72.2%).
Houma Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
22.8
/100
|
#339
Fair
59.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
32.2
/100
|
#341
Fair
72.2%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
41.2
/100
|
#269
Average
33.5%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
64.4
/100
|
#216
Good
74.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
40.0
/100
|
#333
Average
79.0%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
56.8
/100
|
#326
Average
80.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
35.9
/100
|
#338
Fair
77.8%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
30.0
/100
|
#343
Fair
74.1%

Houma Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (3.0%), percentage of population currently married (45.8%), and percentage of married-couple family households (44.9%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.21), percentage of births to unmarried women (47.5%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.7%).
Houma Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
51.6
/100
|
#88
Average
65.8%
Family Households with Children
32.3
/100
|
#95
Fair
28.6%
Married-couple Households
52.9
/100
|
#233
Average
44.9%
Average Family Size
12.9
/100
|
#245
Poor
3.21
Single Father Households
66.4
/100
|
#323
Good
3.0%
Single Mother Households
38.6
/100
|
#294
Fair
8.1%
Currently Married
61.6
/100
|
#211
Good
45.8%
Divorced or Separated
31.7
/100
|
#326
Fair
13.7%
Births to Unmarried Women
23.5
/100
|
#336
Fair
47.5%

Houma Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.6%).
Houma Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
84.3
/100
|
#242
Excellent
11.9%
1+ Vehicles Available
82.5
/100
|
#242
Excellent
88.2%
2+ Vehicles Available
69.7
/100
|
#227
Good
53.6%
3+ Vehicles Available
34.1
/100
|
#302
Fair
16.4%
4+ Vehicles Available
23.1
/100
|
#309
Fair
5.0%

Houma Education Level

In terms of education level, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.7%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (94.5%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (7.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.2%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.0%).
Houma Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
51.0
/100
|
#297
Average
2.7%
Nursery School
41.4
/100
|
#296
Average
97.4%
Kindergarten
41.5
/100
|
#294
Average
97.4%
1st Grade
45.9
/100
|
#292
Average
97.3%
2nd Grade
36.8
/100
|
#312
Fair
97.0%
3rd Grade
34.5
/100
|
#305
Fair
96.9%
4th Grade
40.9
/100
|
#303
Average
96.5%
5th Grade
44.9
/100
|
#298
Average
96.3%
6th Grade
35.2
/100
|
#303
Fair
95.7%
7th Grade
46.0
/100
|
#298
Average
94.5%
8th Grade
40.1
/100
|
#309
Average
93.6%
9th Grade
35.0
/100
|
#321
Fair
91.5%
10th Grade
32.4
/100
|
#328
Fair
89.2%
11th Grade
21.3
/100
|
#337
Fair
86.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma
11.1
/100
|
#342
Poor
83.1%
High School Diploma
12.1
/100
|
#341
Poor
80.7%
GED/Equivalency
3.7
/100
|
#346
Tragic
74.6%
College, Under 1 year
8.0
/100
|
#346
Tragic
47.6%
College, 1 year or more
7.0
/100
|
#346
Tragic
40.9%
Associate's Degree
9.8
/100
|
#346
Tragic
27.8%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6
/100
|
#345
Tragic
21.8%
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
1.0%

Houma Disability

In terms of disability, Houma residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (0.94%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.9%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (53.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (16.5%), percentage of males with a disability (16.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (9.1%).
Houma Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
16.5%
Males
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
16.8%
Females
4.1
/100
|
#346
Tragic
16.2%
Age | Under 5 years
93.6
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
0.94%
Age | 5 to 17 years
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
9.1%
Age | 18 to 34 years
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
10.6%
Age | 35 to 64 years
1.2
/100
|
#346
Tragic
17.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
44.3
/100
|
#333
Average
30.8%
Age | Over 75 years
54.1
/100
|
#331
Average
53.0%
Vision
21.4
/100
|
#344
Fair
3.3%
Hearing
46.7
/100
|
#332
Average
4.2%
Cognitive
23.8
/100
|
#338
Fair
19.0%
Ambulatory
19.8
/100
|
#344
Poor
8.9%
Self-Care
54.8
/100
|
#323
Average
2.9%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Houma in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Houma in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
0.94%
(93.6/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.7%
(86.2/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Males
6.8%
(84.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
11.9%
(84.3/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
7.8%
(83.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Houma in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Houma in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability
16.5%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Males with a Disability
16.8%
(0.0/100)
#3
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
38.2%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
10.6%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
7.9%
(0.0/100)
What is Houma per capita income in the United States?
Houma per capita income in the United States is $30,634, which is poor, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median family income in the United States?
Houma median family income in the United States is $70,004, which is poor, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median household income in the United States?
Houma median household income in the United States is $58,399, which is poor, ranking it 341st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median earnings in the United States?
Houma median earnings in the United States is $36,409, which is fair, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median male earnings in the United States?
Houma median male earnings in the United States is $47,314, which is fair, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma median female earnings in the United States?
Houma median female earnings in the United States is $28,658, 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 38.2%, 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 19.0%, which is fair, ranking it 334th 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 15.2%, which is fair, ranking it 335th 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 16.8%, which is average, ranking it 330th 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 21.3%, which is fair, ranking it 338th 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 28.0%, which is fair, ranking it 340th 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 24.4%, which is fair, ranking it 340th 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 36.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th 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 29.0%, which is poor, ranking it 343rd 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 47.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th 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 good, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma unemployment in the United States?
Houma unemployment in the United States is 6.6%, which is good, ranking it 312th 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 6.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 306th 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 6.6%, which is good, ranking it 320th 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 65.8%, which is average, ranking it 88th 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 28.6%, which is fair, ranking it 95th 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 44.9%, which is average, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Houma average family size in the United States?
Houma average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is poor, ranking it 245th 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 3.0%, which is good, ranking it 323rd 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 8.1%, which is fair, ranking it 294th 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 45.8%, which is good, 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 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 326th 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 47.5%, which is fair, ranking it 336th 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 16.5%, 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 16.8%, 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 16.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.