Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 22109

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population106,186
Household income$64,836
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy73.2 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Terrebonne Parish has 106,186 residents and ranks #14 by population among Louisiana county equivalents. Median household income is $64,836. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Louisiana

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#14 of 64
Smallest county106,186 residentsEast Baton Rouge Parish

Relocation guide

Moving to Terrebonne Parish: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Terrebonne Parish, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $187,200 median home value and $1,065/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $64,836, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Terrebonne Parish may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, poor or fair health, and median household income. College attainment is 18.7% and life expectancy is 73.2 years.

Potential advantages

  • Unemployment rate: 3.9%, rank #9 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
  • Poor or fair health: 21.1%, rank #13 of 64 available Louisiana counties.
  • Median household income: $64,836, rank #19 of 64 available Louisiana counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Uninsured: 9.5%, rank #59 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median gross rent: $1,065/mo, rank #50 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median home value: $187,200, rank #42 of 64; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Louisiana

Rank and range use only counties in Louisiana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $64,836

$64,836; above the state county median of $54,344.

State rank #19 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $187,200

$187,200; above the state county median of $158,850.

State rank #42 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,065/mo

$1,065/mo; above the state county median of $848/mo.

State rank #50 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 3.9%

3.9%; below the state county median of 4.8%.

State rank #9 of 64 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 18.7%

18.7%; above the state county median of 17.1%.

State rank #24 of 64 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 73.2 years

73.2 years; above the state county median of 72.2 years.

State rank #26 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 21.1%

21.1%; below the state county median of 23.9%.

State rank #13 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 9.5%

9.5%; above the state county median of 8.1%.

State rank #59 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 2,091 residents

1 per 2,091 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,531 residents.

State rank #22 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 390 residents

1 per 390 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 528 residents.

State rank #22 of 64 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Terrebonne Parish FAQ

Is Terrebonne Parish a good place to live?

Terrebonne Parish may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, poor or fair health, and median household income. College attainment is 18.7% and life expectancy is 73.2 years.

What should I know before moving to Terrebonne Parish?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $187,200 median home value and $1,065/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $64,836, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Terrebonne Parish?

Terrebonne Parish has 106,186 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Terrebonne Parish?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 22109; the parent state FIPS is 22.

What is the median household income in Terrebonne Parish?

The ACS median household income is $64,836.

How much does housing cost in Terrebonne Parish?

Housing benchmarks are $187,200 median home value and $1,065/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $64,836, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Terrebonne Parish?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.

Similar population

Nearby counties in the state ranking

#12Bossier Parish129,789 #13Rapides Parish127,527
#15Lafourche Parish96,252
#16St. Landry Parish81,670

Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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