Houma vs Cajun Community Comparison
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Cajun Integration in Houma Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 31,184,320 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Cajuns within Houma communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.739. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Houma within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.279% in Cajuns. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Houma corresponds to an increase of 279.4 Cajuns.
Houma vs Cajun Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($72,093 compared to $83,015, a difference of 15.1%), householder income over 65 years ($44,822 compared to $51,397, a difference of 14.7%), and median family income ($76,188 compared to $87,157, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($44,356 compared to $45,338, a difference of 2.2%), median male earnings ($50,547 compared to $52,325, a difference of 3.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($77,044 compared to $82,393, a difference of 6.9%).
Income Metric | Houma | Cajun |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $32,996 | Tragic $37,527 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $76,188 | Tragic $87,157 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $62,575 | Tragic $70,605 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $38,949 | Tragic $42,189 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,547 | Poor $52,325 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $30,343 | Tragic $34,034 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,356 | Tragic $45,338 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $77,044 | Tragic $82,393 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $72,093 | Tragic $83,015 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $44,822 | Tragic $51,397 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 38.7% | Tragic 33.9% |
Houma vs Cajun Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 23.9%), family poverty (14.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 23.0%), and single male poverty (23.5% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (26.2% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 1.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.5% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 5.1%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (22.7% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 6.1%).
Poverty Metric | Houma | Cajun |
Poverty | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 15.7% |
Families | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 13.9% |
Females | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 17.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 25.7% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 19.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 24.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.9% | Tragic 22.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 22.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 22.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 23.5% | Tragic 19.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 30.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 23.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 43.5% | Tragic 40.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.5% | Tragic 13.7% |
Houma vs Cajun Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (7.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 47.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 36.9%), and male unemployment (7.1% compared to 5.8%, 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 (9.4% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.8% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 4.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Houma | Cajun |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 19.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.7% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Houma vs Cajun Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.6% compared to 37.8%, a difference of 6.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (74.1% compared to 78.1%, a difference of 5.5%), and in labor force | age > 16 (59.5% compared to 61.8%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (81.2% compared to 82.5%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.7% compared to 75.1%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (79.5% compared to 81.5%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Houma | Cajun |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 59.5% | Tragic 61.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 75.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.6% | Exceptional 37.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Average 75.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.2% | Tragic 82.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 79.9% | Tragic 82.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 79.5% | Tragic 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 74.1% | Tragic 78.1% |
Houma vs Cajun Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 19.0%), births to unmarried women (46.6% compared to 41.0%, a difference of 13.6%), and single mother households (7.9% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.18 compared to 3.17, a difference of 0.16%), family households (65.7% compared to 64.8%, a difference of 1.5%), and divorced or separated (13.6% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 1.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Houma | Cajun |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.7% | Excellent 64.8% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.6% | Average 46.4% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.18 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Good 47.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 46.6% | Tragic 41.0% |
Houma vs Cajun Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 36.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.9% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 21.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.1% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.6% compared to 91.7%, a difference of 3.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.4% compared to 57.7%, a difference of 5.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.1% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 20.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Houma | Cajun |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 8.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.6% | Exceptional 91.7% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Poor 54.4% | Exceptional 57.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.1% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Houma vs Cajun Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.8% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 62.0%), professional degree (2.2% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 52.1%), and doctorate degree (0.96% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 51.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (97.3% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.1%), nursery school (97.3% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 1.1%), and 3rd grade (97.1% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Houma | Cajun |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.3% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Exceptional 96.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.3% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.2% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 89.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 87.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 75.0% | Tragic 82.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 47.6% | Tragic 57.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 51.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 28.2% | Tragic 37.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 29.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 11.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 2.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 0.96% | Tragic 1.5% |
Houma vs Cajun Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Houma and Cajun communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (9.1% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 26.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (18.7% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 21.9%), and male disability (17.4% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (3.0% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 1.5%), hearing disability (4.2% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 7.5%), and cognitive disability (19.3% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 8.2%).
Disability Metric | Houma | Cajun |
Disability | Tragic 17.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 17.4% | Tragic 14.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 14.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 8.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 15.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 32.3% | Tragic 27.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 56.2% | Tragic 50.7% |
Vision | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 4.2% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.9% |