Terrebonne County

Terrebonne Parish (often referred to as Terrebonne County) is located in southeastern Louisiana along the Gulf Coast, southwest of New Orleans and bordering Lafourche Parish to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Created in 1822 from part of Lafourche Interior, it developed around bayou transportation routes and later expanded with coastal industries. The parish seat is Houma, the principal city and regional center for government, health care, and commerce.

Terrebonne is mid-sized by Louisiana standards, with a population of roughly 110,000 residents. Settlement is concentrated in and around Houma, while outlying areas include small communities and extensive wetlands and marshes associated with the Terrebonne Basin and nearby barrier islands. The local economy has historically been tied to offshore energy and support services, commercial fishing, shipbuilding, and marine transportation. Culturally, the parish reflects South Louisiana’s French Cajun and Creole influences, visible in local cuisine, festivals, and bilingual heritage.

Terrebonne Parish (often referred to as Terrebonne County in non-Louisiana contexts) is located in south-central coastal Louisiana along the Gulf of Mexico, with Houma as the parish seat and primary population center. It is part of the greater Bayou Country region and is situated southwest of New Orleans.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, the parish’s population was 109,580 (2020 Census).

Age & Gender

The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile reports the following age distribution (percent of total population):

• Under 18 years: 23.0%
• 18 to 64 years: 60.4%
• 65 years and over: 16.6%

The same source reports the following gender composition:

• Female persons: 51.2%
• Male persons: 48.8%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Per the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile, Terrebonne Parish’s racial and ethnic composition includes:

• White alone: 73.6%
• Black or African American alone: 17.4%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.3%
• Asian alone: 1.1%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
• Two or more races: 6.5%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 5.8%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, key household and housing indicators include:

• Households: 43,254
• Persons per household: 2.45
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 71.1%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $173,400
• Median gross rent: $927

For local government and planning resources, visit the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government official website.

Terrebonne Parish (county equivalent) is a largely coastal parish centered on Houma, with lower population density outside the urban core and exposure to hurricanes and flooding; these factors can complicate last‑mile broadband buildout and reliability, shaping digital communication options.

Direct, county-level email usage statistics are not published in standard public datasets. Email access trends are therefore inferred from proxy indicators such as household internet subscriptions, computer ownership, and age structure from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov).

Digital access indicators show the share of households with a broadband subscription and the share with a computer, which jointly bound practical access to email (including via smartphones and webmail). Age distribution influences adoption because older age groups generally show lower rates of routine online account use and password-based services; Terrebonne’s age profile from Census tables provides the relevant context. Gender distribution is available in Census demographic profiles but is typically a weak predictor of email adoption relative to age and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations in Terrebonne include rural service gaps and storm impacts on power and telecom networks documented through local emergency and infrastructure communications from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government and related agencies.

Terrebonne Parish (often referred to as Terrebonne County in general usage) is in southeast Louisiana within the Houma–Thibodaux metropolitan area. The parish includes urbanized areas around Houma and extensive coastal marshes and bayous toward the Gulf of Mexico, with low-lying terrain and many waterways. This geography, along with dispersed settlement outside the urban core, influences mobile connectivity by increasing the cost and complexity of building and maintaining tower backhaul and coverage in sparsely populated or environmentally challenging areas, while allowing denser tower placement and stronger indoor coverage in the more urbanized parts of the parish.

Data scope and limitations (county-level vs. broader geographies)

County/parish-level statistics that directly measure “mobile penetration” (ownership of a mobile phone) are not consistently published in a single official series for every county. The most comparable public indicators available at fine geography are:

• Household subscription indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (which capture adoption, not network availability).
• Modeled/provider-reported coverage availability from the FCC (which captures availability, not adoption).
• Consumer experience measures (often at state or metro level rather than parish level).

As a result, this overview distinguishes (1) network availability from (2) household adoption, and cites parish-level sources where they exist while noting when only state/metro-level context is available.

County context relevant to mobile connectivity

• Settlement pattern: A population concentration near Houma with less-dense communities and industrial/coastal areas elsewhere produces uneven economics for tower density.
• Terrain and land cover: Coastal wetlands and water bodies can complicate site access, harden requirements for structures, and affect propagation patterns.
• Weather exposure: The Gulf Coast hurricane environment can affect reliability and restoration timelines; this relates to resiliency rather than baseline availability.

Primary geographic and demographic baselines are available through the U.S. Census Bureau’s Terrebonne Parish profile and mapping products (see Census.gov data tables and the Census QuickFacts portal).

Network availability (coverage and technology) versus household adoption (subscriptions)

Network availability: 4G/5G coverage indicators

What the availability data represents: The FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) reports where providers claim they can offer service, by technology and speed. These are availability claims, not measures of how many people subscribe.

• FCC coverage and broadband maps: The FCC’s national broadband map provides modeled/service-area coverage for mobile broadband and can be filtered by technology generation and provider. Parish-level views are available by searching the parish name and viewing the map layers for mobile broadband. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
• Common parish pattern: In Terrebonne Parish, availability typically shows strongest multi-provider coverage around Houma and main transportation corridors, with more variable coverage toward low-density coastal and wetland areas. This reflects general tower placement economics and geography. The FCC map is the authoritative public reference for provider-reported availability at the parcel/hex level.

4G LTE availability: In most populated areas of southeast Louisiana, 4G LTE is widely reported by multiple carriers. Parish-specific LTE footprints and gaps are best verified directly in the FCC map layer rather than generalized statements, due to carrier-by-carrier differences.

5G availability: 5G availability varies substantially by carrier and by 5G type (low-band vs. mid-band vs. mmWave). Public, parish-specific statements about 5G deployment should be tied to the FCC availability layer or carrier coverage disclosures. The FCC map supports viewing mobile broadband availability by provider and technology, which is the most consistent public source for parish-level 5G availability (FCC National Broadband Map).

Important distinction: The FCC map indicates where a provider reports service as available outdoors (and sometimes via modeled assumptions). It does not directly measure indoor performance, congestion, or reliability during peak hours, and it does not indicate adoption.

Household adoption: mobile and internet subscription indicators

What adoption data represents: Household surveys capture whether households subscribe to certain service types. These are adoption measures and can diverge from availability due to affordability, digital skills, device access, or preference for fixed service.

• U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) internet subscription measures: The American Community Survey (ACS) includes “Internet Subscription” tables that classify households by subscription type, including cellular data plans. These tables can be accessed for Terrebonne Parish via Census.gov by searching for the parish and “Internet Subscription.”

  • These estimates indicate how many households report cellular data plans (often “cellular data plan” as the only service or in combination), which is the most direct public adoption proxy for mobile internet at the household level.
  • ACS estimates are subject to sampling error, especially for smaller geographies; the margin of error should be reported alongside point estimates.

• Device ownership in surveys: ACS and other federal surveys more commonly report internet subscription types than specific handset ownership rates. County-level “smartphone ownership” is more often available through private surveys rather than official county tables.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

At the parish level, the most consistently available public indicators relate to household connectivity rather than individual phone ownership:

• Households with a cellular data plan (ACS “Internet Subscription” tables) can serve as a proxy for mobile internet access/adoption at home. This captures households paying for mobile data service, not necessarily every resident owning a phone. Source: Census.gov.
• Households with no internet subscription is a complementary indicator that can reflect barriers that also affect mobile adoption (cost, coverage, or digital literacy). Also available in ACS internet subscription tables at Census.gov.

Direct “mobile phone penetration” (e.g., percent of individuals owning a mobile phone) is not routinely published at parish level in a standardized federal series. When discussing mobile penetration for Terrebonne Parish specifically, the most defensible approach is to cite ACS household subscription types and clearly label them as household-level adoption, not device ownership.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (4G vs. 5G)

County-level usage intensity (e.g., data consumption, time on 5G) is not commonly published in official datasets. The most transparent public approach is to separate:

• Availability by generation (4G/5G): FCC BDC map layers show where carriers report service availability (FCC National Broadband Map).
• Adoption at the household level: ACS household subscription types show how many households rely on cellular data plans (Census.gov).

In practice, 4G LTE tends to be the baseline mobile broadband layer across both urban and semi-rural parts of Louisiana, while 5G expands first in higher-demand and easier-to-serve areas. Terrebonne Parish’s urban core and major corridors are typically where multi-provider 5G availability is most likely to appear in FCC-reported data, with more limited provider overlap in lower-density coastal areas. This statement reflects common deployment economics; the parish-specific availability footprint should be verified directly in the FCC map.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Public, parish-specific device-type breakdowns (smartphone vs. basic phone vs. tablets/hotspots) are limited. The following are the most defensible public indicators:

• Mobile internet adoption via “cellular data plan” subscriptions (ACS): This is consistent with smartphone-centric access patterns but also includes households using dedicated hotspots or tablets with cellular plans. Source: Census.gov.
• National/state survey context: Smartphone dominance in the U.S. is well documented by national surveys (e.g., Pew Research Center), but Pew does not consistently publish representative parish-level estimates. Any device-type statement for Terrebonne Parish beyond “cellular data plan adoption exists at the household level” generally requires private market research or non-government survey microdata not published at the parish level.

Accordingly, device-type descriptions for Terrebonne Parish are best limited to:

• Smartphones as the primary endpoint for cellular data plans in general U.S. usage, with the limitation that parish-specific shares are not available in a standard official dataset.
• Presence of hotspots/routers in cellular-only households, which cannot be separated cleanly in ACS tables.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage

The strongest publicly supported factors affecting mobile adoption and usage in Terrebonne Parish are those typically measured in ACS and that correlate with subscription patterns:

• Urban vs. coastal/rural geography: Denser parts of the parish support more sites and better indoor coverage, while marsh/coastal areas and lower-density settlements can have fewer towers and more variable service. Availability differences should be checked on the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Income and affordability: ACS income and poverty indicators correlate with the likelihood of being “cellular-only” (using mobile service as the sole internet connection) or having no subscription at all. These are accessible through Census.gov for Terrebonne Parish.
• Age distribution: Older populations tend to have lower rates of smartphone-centric internet use in many survey series, which can influence overall mobile internet adoption and the mix of cellular-only vs. fixed subscriptions. Terrebonne Parish age structure is available in ACS demographic tables at Census.gov.
• Education and digital skills proxies: Educational attainment is commonly associated with broadband adoption and device usage patterns. Terrebonne Parish educational attainment can be retrieved from ACS tables via Census.gov.
• Housing and household composition: Renters and multi-adult households can show different subscription patterns than owner-occupied households. These attributes are available in ACS housing tables via Census.gov.
• Commuting, industry, and mobility needs: Terrebonne Parish has significant industrial and coastal activity in the region, which can increase reliance on mobile connectivity for work and travel; public datasets describing employment/industry are available through ACS on Census.gov. This indicates potential demand patterns but does not quantify mobile usage volume.

Local and state planning resources relevant to connectivity

• Louisiana broadband planning and programs: State-level broadband offices and planning documents provide context on statewide connectivity priorities and mapping, though they generally do not replace FCC availability layers for mobile. Reference: Louisiana broadband office resources.
• Parish government context: Local planning, hazard mitigation, and infrastructure documents can affect siting and resiliency priorities for telecommunications infrastructure. Reference: Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government.

Summary: what can be stated reliably for Terrebonne Parish

• Availability: Provider-reported 4G/5G availability is best documented at parish scale through the FCC National Broadband Map. Availability differs within the parish, typically stronger near Houma and more variable toward low-density coastal areas.
• Adoption: Household adoption of mobile internet can be measured using ACS “Internet Subscription” tables that include cellular data plan subscriptions for Terrebonne Parish on Census.gov.
• Device types: Parish-level public statistics separating smartphones from other cellular devices are limited; ACS subscription categories do not provide a clean smartphone-only measure.
• Drivers: Geography (urban core vs. wetlands/coastal), affordability (income/poverty), and demographic composition (age, education) are the most measurable factors associated with variation in mobile internet adoption within the parish, using ACS tables for Terrebonne Parish from Census.gov.

Terrebonne Parish (county-equivalent) is in south Louisiana along the Gulf Coast, anchored by Houma and shaped by offshore energy, fisheries/seafood, port activity, and Cajun/Creole cultural ties. These characteristics generally align the parish with broader Louisiana and U.S. patterns in smartphone-centric, video-heavy, and messaging-based social media use rather than a distinct, parish-only profile.

User statistics (penetration / share active)

• Parish-specific social-media penetration: No routinely published, statistically reliable dataset reports social-platform penetration specifically for Terrebonne Parish.
• Best-available local proxy (internet access): Terrebonne Parish is generally high-coverage for household broadband, and Louisiana overall shows widespread internet access; these indicators support broad social media availability but are not direct measures of platform activity. See the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) on internet subscriptions (search Terrebonne Parish, LA).
• State context (usage benchmark): Nationally, about 7-in-10 U.S. adults use social media (varies by survey year/method). See Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet for current benchmark estimates used as the most credible reference point when parish-level data is unavailable.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Age is the strongest predictor of social media adoption and intensity in U.S. survey data:

• Highest usage: 18–29 (highest penetration across most platforms) and 30–49 (high overall use).
• Middle usage: 50–64 (moderate-to-high, platform-dependent).
• Lowest usage: 65+ (lower overall penetration, but meaningful usage on select platforms). Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-age estimates.

Gender breakdown

• Overall use: U.S. men and women report similar overall social media use, with platform-level differences more notable than total adoption.
• Typical platform differences (U.S. patterns): Women tend to report higher use of visually oriented and social-connection platforms (commonly including Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest), while men tend to report higher use of some discussion/video-gaming-adjacent networks; exact gaps vary by platform and year. Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-gender estimates.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

No Terrebonne-only platform-share survey is published as a standard reference; the most defensible approach is to cite U.S. benchmark usage rates that typically mirror state/local ordering, especially in mid-sized metro and micropolitan areas in the South. Common U.S. adult usage levels (platform ordering and approximate prevalence) are documented in:

• Pew Research Center’s platform usage percentages (regularly updated; includes Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Reddit, etc.).
• Edison Research’s Infinite Dial (broad U.S. social/audio/digital adoption benchmarks).

Practically, for Terrebonne Parish, the most-used platforms are expected to track U.S. rank order, typically led by YouTube and Facebook among adults, with Instagram and TikTok especially strong among younger cohorts (per Pew).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

Patterns that commonly apply to Terrebonne Parish given its demographics and regional media environment (supported by national research on how Americans use platforms):

• Video-first consumption: YouTube and short-form video formats tend to draw high time-spent; TikTok and Instagram Reels usage is concentrated among younger adults. Source: Pew platform fact sheets.
• Community and local-information uses: Facebook remains a primary venue for local groups, event sharing, marketplace activity, and community updates, which aligns with parish-level information needs and tight-knit communities typical across south Louisiana. Source: Pew Research Center internet and technology research.
• Messaging-based sharing: A significant share of news, videos, and community information circulates through private or semi-private channels (Messenger/WhatsApp/Snapchat/DMs), a national trend that reduces the visibility of “public” engagement metrics. Source: Pew Research Center journalism and news consumption research.
• Mobile-dominant usage: Social access is predominantly mobile across the U.S., especially outside major downtown cores; this favors short updates, vertical video, and location-based discovery rather than long-form desktop interaction. Benchmark context: Pew internet and device research.

Terrebonne Parish (County) family and associate-related records are primarily maintained by Louisiana state agencies and the local district court. Birth and death certificates for events in Terrebonne Parish are held by the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Vital Records Registry; certified copies are requested through the state’s Vital Records program (Louisiana Vital Records (LDH)) or via the state-authorized online order portal (VitalChek for Louisiana Vital Records). Adoption records are generally filed through the court system and are not publicly available; access is restricted under state law and court order processes.

Marriage licenses and divorce-related court filings are handled through the 32nd Judicial District Court and the Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court provides information on services and record access (Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court). Some court case information may be available through the Louisiana Supreme Court’s statewide docket portal (Louisiana Supreme Court Case Information), with coverage and document availability varying by case type.

Public databases in the parish commonly include recorded property and conveyance documents and certain civil records maintained by the Clerk of Court; access is provided online (where available) and in person at the Clerk’s office.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to vital records, adoption records, and many juvenile-related matters; certified vital records are typically limited to eligible requesters, and newer records are subject to confidentiality periods.

Types of records available in Terrebonne Parish

• Marriage license and marriage record (return/certificate): A marriage begins with a license issued by the parish clerk of court and is completed when the officiant returns the executed license for recording, creating the recorded marriage record.
• Divorce records: Divorce proceedings are maintained as civil court case files in the parish where filed. Final outcomes are reflected in a final judgment/decree of divorce and related orders.
• Annulment records: Annulments are also maintained as civil court case files and typically culminate in a judgment of nullity (or equivalent court judgment), with supporting pleadings and orders.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court (local filing office)

  • Marriage records: Recorded and maintained by the Clerk of Court after issuance and return/recording of the license.
  • Divorce and annulment court records: Filed and maintained by the Clerk of Court as part of the civil court docket and case record.
  • Access methods (typical): In-person public record searches at the Clerk of Court; certified copies are generally issued by the Clerk of Court for recorded marriage records and for court judgments/orders in divorce or annulment matters, subject to the office’s identification, fees, and record-location requirements.

• Louisiana Vital Records Registry (state-level vital records)

  • Marriage and divorce: Louisiana maintains statewide vital record systems for certain certified copies and verifications. For divorce, the state commonly maintains divorce reporting/indices and may provide certifications/letters consistent with state rules, while the detailed case file remains with the parish court record.
  • Access methods (typical): Requests are submitted through the Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records Registry in accordance with state eligibility and identification requirements.

• Online access

  • Recorded instrument/case index access: Many Louisiana clerk offices provide online index or subscription-based access to recorded documents and civil case information. Availability, coverage dates, and document-image access vary by office policy and system configuration.
  • Authoritative source: Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court website: https://www.tpcoc.com/
  • State vital records: Louisiana Department of Health, Vital Records: https://ldh.la.gov/page/vital-records

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license / recorded marriage record

  • Full names of spouses (including maiden name where applicable)
  • Date and place of marriage (parish/venue)
  • Date of license issuance and recording information (book/page or instrument number)
  • Officiant’s name/title and attestations
  • Ages/dates of birth may appear depending on the form used at the time
  • Names of witnesses are commonly listed on the executed/returned license

• Divorce case record and decree (judgment)

  • Caption (parties’ names), docket/case number, filing date, division/section
  • Grounds or basis pled (as reflected in pleadings)
  • Final judgment date and terms (dissolution, custody, support, property partition orders or references)
  • Related orders, pleadings, service returns, hearing minutes, and filings forming the case file

• Annulment case record and judgment

  • Caption (parties’ names), docket/case number, filing date
  • Allegations and legal basis for nullity as pled in the petition
  • Judgment granting or denying annulment/nullity and any related orders

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Public-record status and limits

  • Recorded marriage records and most civil court filings are generally treated as public records, but access can be limited by law or court order for specific categories of information.
  • Sealed/confidential filings: Courts may seal records or restrict access in matters involving sensitive information, protective orders, or other legally protected interests.

• Protected personal information

  • Social Security numbers and certain personally identifying information are generally protected from public display and may be redacted or restricted under state law and court rules.

• Vital records access controls

  • State-issued certified copies and certain verifications through the Vital Records Registry are subject to statutory eligibility, identification, and fee requirements, with additional restrictions for records that are not considered open to the general public through the state system.

• Domestic relations sensitivity

  • Even when the existence of a divorce or annulment case is index-searchable, specific documents within a case (for example, materials involving minors, medical information, or protective proceedings) may be restricted, redacted, or available only to parties and authorized persons under applicable law or court order.

Terrebonne Parish (county-equivalent) is in south-central coastal Louisiana, anchored by Houma and part of the Houma–Thibodaux metro area. The parish has a mixed suburban–rural settlement pattern shaped by bayous and wetlands, with an economy historically tied to energy and marine services alongside healthcare, education, and retail.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Public K–12 education is primarily served by Terrebonne Parish School District. A current districtwide directory of public schools and program sites is maintained by the school system (school names and campuses vary over time due to consolidations and program moves): the district’s official school directory is available via the Terrebonne Parish School District.
A parishwide count of “public schools” depends on whether alternative programs and early-childhood centers are included; the district directory is the authoritative source for the current campus list.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio (proxy): The most consistently comparable, parishwide measure is the ACS “students per teacher” for school enrollment contexts and district-reported staffing. A commonly cited community benchmark is the ACS/NCES-style ratio for local public schools; however, this figure varies by grade and campus and should be taken from the district and state report cards for the most recent year.
• Graduation rate: Louisiana reports high school graduation outcomes through annual state and district “report cards.” Terrebonne’s most recent district graduation rate is published in the Louisiana Department of Education accountability results and district profiles (official graduation and cohort measures): Louisiana Department of Education accountability and report cards.
  Note: A single parishwide rate is reported annually, but it can shift due to cohort size, transfers, and alternative pathways.

Adult educational attainment

Adult education levels are most consistently tracked through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS):

• High school graduate or higher (age 25+): Terrebonne Parish falls below the U.S. average and tends to track near Louisiana’s overall level.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Terrebonne’s share is materially below the U.S. average and below many large metro areas, reflecting a workforce mix with a substantial share of skilled trades, production, transportation, and service roles.
  The most recent ACS tables for Terrebonne Parish are accessible through the Census profile and detailed tables: data.census.gov (Terrebonne Parish educational attainment).
  Proxy note: When parish-specific year-to-year movement is small, multi-year ACS (5-year) estimates are the most stable for small-area comparisons.

Notable academic and career programs

Program availability differs by campus; district and state sources are the authoritative references.

• Career and technical education (CTE)/vocational pathways: Louisiana districts commonly offer industry-based credentials, trades pathways, and workforce-aligned coursework; Terrebonne’s offerings are reflected in district program listings and school catalogs (district site): Terrebonne Parish School District programs.
• Advanced coursework (AP/dual enrollment): High schools in Louisiana typically report Advanced Placement participation and performance and dual enrollment through state and school report cards: Louisiana school report cards.
• STEM and specialized academies: STEM strands and academies (where present) are generally reported at the school level rather than as a single parishwide indicator; district/school profiles provide the most current inventory.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Safety and student-support resources are managed through district policy and campus implementation. Commonly documented measures in Louisiana districts include:

• School resource officers (SROs) or law-enforcement partnerships, visitor management, controlled access, emergency drills, and behavioral threat assessment practices.
• Student counseling staff (school counselors, social workers, psychologists) and referrals to community mental-health providers.
  Terrebonne’s current safety and student-support policies, including discipline, crisis response, and counseling services, are maintained through district policy communications and handbooks on the district site: Terrebonne Parish School District (policies and student services).
  Data availability note: Comparable, publicly reported counselor-to-student ratios and campus-level safety staffing are not consistently published in a single parishwide dataset; documentation is typically policy- and school-based.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

The most authoritative unemployment figures are produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program and disseminated through state workforce agencies. Terrebonne Parish unemployment is reported monthly and annually:

• Official LAUS series and annual averages are available via BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics and Louisiana’s labor market information portals.
  Data note: The most recent annual average and latest monthly rate should be taken directly from the LAUS release; parish unemployment in coastal Louisiana often shows cyclical sensitivity to energy and marine activity.

Major industries and employment sectors

Terrebonne’s employment base reflects the Houma area’s coastal economy:

• Oil and gas support and energy-adjacent services (including offshore support activities)
• Shipbuilding, marine transportation, and logistics
• Healthcare and social assistance
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services
• Construction (including industrial and coastal-related work)
• Public administration and education
  Industry composition and employment counts are available from the Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns and ACS industry-by-occupation tables: County Business Patterns and ACS industry and occupation tables.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Across Terrebonne Parish, commonly represented occupation groups (ACS categories) include:

• Office and administrative support
• Sales and related
• Transportation and material moving
• Construction and extraction
• Production
• Healthcare support and practitioners
• Food preparation and serving
• Management and business operations
  The most recent occupation distribution is published in ACS tables (Employment: Occupation for the civilian employed population): ACS occupation profile for Terrebonne Parish.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean commute time: The ACS reports mean travel time to work (minutes). Terrebonne’s mean commute is typically in the mid-to-upper 20-minute range, reflecting travel within the Houma area plus commuting toward Lafourche, Assumption, and the New Orleans–Baton Rouge corridor for some specialized roles. The exact current mean is reported in ACS “Commuting (Journey to Work)” tables: ACS journey-to-work tables.
• Mode share: Driving alone is the dominant mode in Terrebonne, with smaller shares for carpooling and limited transit usage; this is also reported in ACS commuting tables.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

• A significant share of residents work within Terrebonne Parish, while a notable portion commutes to neighboring parishes and to offshore/industrial sites associated with the Gulf energy and marine sectors.
  The most standardized commuting-flow reference is the Census “OnTheMap”/LEHD origin-destination data (workplace vs. residence patterns): Census OnTheMap commuting flows.
  Proxy note: Offshore and rotational work patterns can be underrepresented in standard commuting-flow datasets because job sites and reporting locations may be coded to onshore offices or other jurisdictions.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

• Homeownership rate: Terrebonne Parish is generally majority owner-occupied, typical of Gulf Coast suburban–rural parishes. The precise current owner/renter split is reported in ACS housing tenure tables: ACS housing tenure (owner vs. renter).
• Rental market: Rentals are concentrated around Houma and other higher-density corridors, with single-family rentals and small multifamily properties more common than large apartment clusters.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value: Terrebonne’s median is typically below the U.S. median and often near (or modestly above/below) the Louisiana median depending on year and storm/rebuilding cycles. Official median value estimates come from the ACS: ACS median home value (Terrebonne Parish).
• Recent trends (proxy): Like much of Louisiana, Terrebonne experienced price appreciation during 2020–2022 followed by slower growth and more interest-rate sensitivity afterward; localized storm risk, insurance availability/costs, and elevation/flood considerations can materially influence neighborhood-level pricing.
  Proxy note: Parishwide “trend” is better supported by multi-year ACS changes and local MLS summaries; a single official time series is not produced by ACS beyond annual estimates.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: The ACS reports median gross rent for Terrebonne Parish; it is generally below the national median, reflecting local income levels and housing stock composition: ACS median gross rent (Terrebonne Parish).
  Proxy note: Asking rents for newer units can exceed ACS medians because ACS reflects the full occupied stock, including long-tenured leases.

Housing types and built form

• Single-family detached homes are the dominant structure type across the parish.
• Manufactured housing is present, particularly in more rural areas and along bayou corridors.
• Small multifamily (duplexes/triplexes/small apartment buildings) and garden-style apartments are more common near commercial corridors in and around Houma.
  Structure-type shares are reported in ACS “Units in Structure” tables: ACS units-in-structure (Terrebonne Parish).

Neighborhood characteristics and access to amenities

• Residential patterns concentrate around Houma (employment, retail, healthcare, and schools) with lower-density neighborhoods extending along major routes and bayou communities.
• Proximity to schools and amenities is generally highest in the more urbanized parts of the parish; rural areas often have longer drive times and fewer nearby services.
  Data note: Amenity proximity is not a single standard statistic in ACS; it is typically assessed via GIS and local planning documents rather than a parishwide federal indicator.

Property tax overview

• Louisiana property taxes are administered locally with assessed values and millage rates varying by jurisdiction (city, school district millages, special districts). Terrebonne’s property tax burden is typically moderate by national standards but varies widely by location, exemptions (including the homestead exemption), and assessed value. Official millage and assessment information is maintained by the parish assessor and tax collector:
  • Terrebonne Parish Assessor
  • Louisiana Department of Revenue (property tax overview)
    Cost note: “Typical homeowner cost” depends on taxable assessed value after exemptions and applicable millages; the assessor’s estimator/resources and published millage rates provide the definitive calculation basis.