Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Houma, LA vs Gonzales, LA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gonzales is 0% more densely populated than Houma.
- People are 9.7% less likely to be married in Gonzales.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Gonzales.
 Houma, LAGonzales, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,080329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 space3
 Population - 201033,662  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock8,156285,036,114
 Population - 199030,495  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock37.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,321.793.4
 Land Area14.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Houma, LAGonzales, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock12.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Houma, LAGonzales, LAUnited States
 White64.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock48.4%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.5%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Houma, LAGonzales, LAUnited States
 Married Population46.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.4%50.2%
 Never Married35.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households13,474  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,33380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,769  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews
Bryan · Artondale, WA
Living in Houma
Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

   |    Reply
Kelly · Houma, LA
Southern boredom
Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

   |    Reply
Walter · Houma, LA
Climate
Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Houma

See all reviews
Reviews for Gonzales    6 Reviews
bow · Gonzales, LA
It's like a mantra here.
Over 14 years ago

Quality of Life is like a mantra here, unfortunately more of a political one. The area is growing at an astounding rate but mostly in my opinion due to location. Right  More

   |    Reply
gyro · Gonzales, LA
General Overview of Gonzales
Over 14 years ago

Gonzales (and surrounding area) is a fair town to live in. Not much to brag about, little or no excitement except youth sports, but then there is very little crime here  More

   |    Reply
Carol Ann · Colorado Springs, CO
If you like fishing and hunting ....
Over 16 years ago

A very family oriented place with little to no cultural activities outside of regional ones. Be prepared to feel like a 'stranger in a strange land'  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gonzales

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Canton, OhioMentor, OhioCompare
 Orlando, FloridaNew Orleans, LouisianaCompare
 Calera, AlabamaDublin, OhioCompare
 Red Lodge, MontanaThermopolis, WyomingCompare
 Wheeler, OregonGilbert, ArizonaCompare
 Newton, New JerseyDes Moines, IowaCompare
 Hulett, WyomingBuffalo, WyomingCompare
 Ocean Springs, MississippiJefferson City, TennesseeCompare
 Mandeville, LouisianaPort St. Joe, FloridaCompare
 Trenton, New JerseyNew Hope, PennsylvaniaCompare

Learn More About Houma, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Gonzales, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.