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Thibodaux

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.792
State:
Louisiana

Thibodaux is a city located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Thibodaux has a 2026 population of 15,405. It is also the county seat of Lafourche Parish. Thibodaux is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,897 in 2020.

The median household income in Thibodaux is $52,072 with a poverty rate of 19.63%. The median age in Thibodaux is 39 years: 35.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.5 males.

15.4K
Total Population
2,268
Density (mi²)
-82 -0.53%
Growth

Thibodaux Population

Thibodaux Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,405-82-0.53%
202515,487-82-0.53%
202415,569-55-0.35%
202315,624-100-0.64%
202215,724-113-0.71%
202115,837-60-0.38%
202015,897-36-0.23%
201914,473-114-0.78%
201814,587-112-0.76%
201714,6992291.58%
201614,470380.26%
201514,432-20-0.14%
201414,452180.12%
201314,434-42-0.29%
201214,476-30-0.21%
201114,50620.01%
201014,504-62-0.43%
200014,4313962.82%
199014,035-1,775-11.23%
198015,8107825.2%
197015,0281,62512.12%
196013,4035,67373.39%
19507,7301,87932.11%
19405,8511,40931.72%
19304,44291625.98%
19203,526-298-7.79%
19103,82457117.55%
19003,25300%

Median Age

Overall: 39 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 35.8 years

Thibodaux Adults

There are 12,965 adults, (3,183 of whom are seniors) in Thibodaux.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,216 (52.2%)
Male: 7,516 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Thibodaux includes 68.08% White, 23.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,71068.08%
Black or African American3,63323.09%
Two or more races7624.84%
Native American2651.68%
Other race2131.35%
Asian1490.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4853.08%
White1631.04%
Other race590.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,54767.04%
Black or African American3,63323.09%
Two or more races2771.76%
Native American2651.68%
Other race1540.98%
Asian1490.95%

Thibodaux Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Thibodaux 's average per capita income is $53,198. Household income levels show a median of $52,072. The poverty rate stands at 19.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$132,728-
Families$98,750$133,827
Households$52,072$91,424
Non Families$33,589$48,034

$53,198

Average Income

$52,072

Median Household Income

19.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)