Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Terrebonne Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 107,362. It is the 14th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terrebonne Parish is 37.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terrebonne Parish is $64,819. This is 8% higher than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $189,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Terrebonne Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Terrebonne Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.0%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.