Cajun vs Houma Community Comparison
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Houma Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 31,182,973 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Houma within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.059. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.033% in Houma. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to an increase of 33.3 Houma.
Cajun vs Houma Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($83,015 compared to $72,093, a difference of 15.1%), householder income over 65 years ($51,397 compared to $44,822, a difference of 14.7%), and median family income ($87,157 compared to $76,188, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($45,338 compared to $44,356, a difference of 2.2%), median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $50,547, a difference of 3.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,393 compared to $77,044, a difference of 6.9%).
Income Metric | Cajun | Houma |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $32,996 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $76,188 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $62,575 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Tragic $38,949 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $50,547 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Tragic $30,343 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Tragic $44,356 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $77,044 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $72,093 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $44,822 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Tragic 38.7% |
Cajun vs Houma Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.9% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 23.9%), family poverty (11.9% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 23.0%), and single male poverty (19.1% compared to 23.5%, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.7% compared to 26.2%, a difference of 1.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (22.6% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 5.1%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (24.1% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 6.1%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | Houma |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 18.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 16.7% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 26.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 24.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 26.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 23.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 33.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Tragic 26.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 43.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 14.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 16.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 16.5% |
Cajun vs Houma Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 47.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 36.9%), and male unemployment (5.8% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 22.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.91%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.2% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 4.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | Houma |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 7.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 21.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 8.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.8% |
Cajun vs Houma Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 35.6%, a difference of 6.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (78.1% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 5.5%), and in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 59.5%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 73.7%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (81.5% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | Houma |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 59.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Poor 35.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Tragic 73.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 74.1% |
Cajun vs Houma Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 19.0%), births to unmarried women (41.0% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 13.6%), and single mother households (7.3% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.17 compared to 3.18, a difference of 0.16%), family households (64.8% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 1.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | Houma |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Exceptional 65.7% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Tragic 44.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.18 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 45.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 46.6% |
Cajun vs Houma Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 36.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 21.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 3.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 54.4%, a difference of 5.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 20.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | Houma |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 11.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Tragic 88.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Poor 54.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 16.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Cajun vs Houma Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 62.0%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 52.1%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 0.96%, a difference of 51.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 1.1%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and 3rd grade (98.2% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | Houma |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Tragic 95.1% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 94.2% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 92.3% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 87.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 83.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 81.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 75.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 47.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 41.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 28.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 21.4% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 7.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 0.96% |
Cajun vs Houma Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and Houma communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (7.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 26.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (15.3% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 21.9%), and male disability (14.4% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 1.5%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 7.5%), and cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 8.2%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | Houma |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 17.1% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 17.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 16.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 9.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 32.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 56.2% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 3.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 19.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 9.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.0% |