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Thibodaux

Louisiana · 15,948 residents · 6.792 sq mi
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Thibodaux has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,500. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,948
+11%since 2000
from 14,431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,348 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+8%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K16K1990201020202024Thibodaux
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,415
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,564
+39%since 2000
from $16,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+66%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(9,164)
Black33.6%(4,847)
Hispanic / Latino1%(148)
Asian0.6%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(8,490)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(8,580)
Black38%(6,057)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(739)
Asian0.7%(116)
Other4.1%(660)
Diversity Score71.7%(11,431)
Diversity Score
72
+22%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thibodaux, Louisiana?

Thibodaux, Louisiana has about 15,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thibodaux, Louisiana?

The typical household in Thibodaux, Louisiana earns about $38,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thibodaux, Louisiana expensive?

In Thibodaux, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $167,500, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Thibodaux, Louisiana?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Thibodaux, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thibodaux, Louisiana?

About 23.7% of people in Thibodaux, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thibodaux, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Thibodaux, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,913 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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