Terrebonne Parish
| Population | |
| Total | 108,576 |
| Race | |
| White | 73.5% |
| Black | 18.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.1% |
| Age | |
| Persons Under 5 Years Old | 7.8% |
| Persons Under 18 years Old | 26.8% |
| Persons 65 Years Old and Over | 10.8% |
| Housing and Income | |
| Household | 35,997 |
| Median Income | $44,235 |
| Per Capita | $16,051 |
| Geography | |
| Land Area | 1,254.93 Sq. Miles |
| Persons per Sq. Mile | 83.3 |
| Information from U.S. Census Bureau | |
Terrebonne Parish, the second largest parish in Louisiana, is located in the South Central portion of the state on the westbank of the Mississippi River. New Orleans is just a short drive to the east and the historically Evangeline country is to the west. To the south of Terrebonne Parish are the oil and gas fields as well as the shrimp, fish and oyster-filled Gulf of Mexico. The state capital, Baton Rouge and the industrialized areas along the Mississippi River are to the north.
For many years, the people of Terrebonne Parish made their living from the earth. In the second decade of the 20th century, natural gas was found in the parish. The next decade brought oil wells. This meant a period of unsurpassed economic development to this area. From that period until the early 1980's the economy of Terrebonne Parish was very dependent on the oil industry. Several changes have occurred since the decline of that industry. These changes are responsible for having brought us to where we are today.
The people of Terrebonne Parish today still depend in some ways on the oil and gas related industries. In addition, however, the marine or seafood industries as well as the tourism, medical, retail and construction industries are important assets that contribute to the economic base of Terrebonne Parish.
Terrebonne Links
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
