State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,312.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.88%
Growth Since 2010
-2.70%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
205,937
World Population Review
Thibodaux, Louisiana Population 2021
14,173
Thibodaux is a city located in Lafourche Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 14,173, it is the 22nd largest city in Louisiana and the 2404th largest city in the United States . Thibodaux is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -2.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,566 in 2010. Thibodaux reached it's highest population of 15,810 in 1980. Spanning over 6 miles, Thibodaux has a population density of 2,313 people per square mile.
The average household income in Thibodaux is $61,488 with a poverty rate of 21.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $816 per month, and the median house value is $166,800. The median age in Thibodaux is 30.6 years, 30 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
Thibodaux Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thibodaux was:
- White: 60.12%
- Black or African American: 35.31%
- Two or more races: 2.35%
- Other race: 1.14%
- Asian: 0.79%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Thibodaux, Louisiana is 14,173 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,551.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,566.
Thibodaux, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 205,937 | -1,069 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 207,006 | -1,069 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 208,075 | -1,069 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 209,144 | -802 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 209,946 | -1,566 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 211,512 | -619 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 212,131 | 763 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 211,368 | 1,385 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 209,983 | 1,098 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 208,885 | 172 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 208,713 | 462 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 208,251 | 0.00% |
Thibodaux Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,714 | 60.12% |
| Black or African American | 5,118 | 35.31% |
| Two or More Races | 341 | 2.35% |
| Some Other Race | 165 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 0.28% |
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Thibodaux Population by Race
Thibodaux Population Pyramid $2021
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Thibodaux Population by Age
Thibodaux Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,548 | 2.33 | 48 |
| Non Family | 2,583 | 1.28 | 33.3 |
| Married | 1,841 | 3.2 | 80.8 |
| Female | 976 | 3.29 | 23.8 |
| Male | 148 | 3.59 | 56.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Thibodaux Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 380 | 4.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,066 | 12.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,621 | 30.35% |
| Some College | 1,730 | 20.03% |
| Associates Degree | 276 | 3.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,673 | 19.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 891 | 10.32% |
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Thibodaux Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Thibodaux Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,744 | 5,087 | 2,167 |
| Black | 2,577 | 1,910 | 329 |
| Hispanic | 193 | 106 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 50 | 14 |
| Other Race | 50 | ||
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 33 |
| Native American | 22 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.21%.
Thibodaux Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,698
Average Earnings
$45,582
Average Male
$30,508
Average Female
Thibodaux Earnings by Educational Attainment
Thibodaux Language by Age
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Thibodaux Language
93.63% of Thibodaux residents speak only English, while 6.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.90% of the population.
Thibodaux Language
Thibodaux Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,527 | 1,703 | 37.62% |
| White | 7,694 | 942 | 12.24% |
| Multiple | 294 | 97 | 32.99% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 60 | 19.29% |
| Asian | 101 | 38 | 37.62% |
| Other | 145 | 17 | 11.72% |
21.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.41%
Male Poverty Rate
24.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Thibodaux
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thibodaux is Asian, with 37.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thibodaux is Other, with 11.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.08%.
Thibodaux Poverty
Thibodaux Poverty Rate by Education
Thibodaux Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Thibodaux Married by Age and Sex
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Thibodaux Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Thibodaux Marital Status by Race
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Thibodaux Marital Status
Thibodaux Veterans by War
Thibodaux Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 417 | 5.70% |
| Black | 223 | 6.29% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5.76% |
Thibodaux Veterans by Race
Thibodaux Veterans by Education
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3.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
Thibodaux Veterans by Education
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59%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Thibodaux Employment by Age
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Thibodaux Employment by Race
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Thibodaux Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
2.13%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.52% of Thibodaux residents were born in the United States, with 86.65% having been born in Louisiana. 2.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Thibodaux Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,173 | -126 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 14,299 | -126 | -0.87% |
| 2019 | 14,425 | -126 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 14,551 | -111 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 14,662 | 224 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 14,438 | 36 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 14,402 | -24 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 14,426 | 14 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 14,412 | -46 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 14,458 | -33 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 14,491 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 14,493 | 62 | 0.04% |
| 2000 | 14,431 | 396 | 0.28% |
| 1990 | 14,035 | -1,775 | -1.18% |
| 1980 | 15,810 | 782 | 0.51% |
| 1970 | 15,028 | 1,625 | 1.15% |
| 1960 | 13,403 | 5,673 | 5.66% |
| 1950 | 7,730 | 1,879 | 2.82% |
| 1940 | 5,851 | 1,409 | 2.79% |
| 1930 | 4,442 | 916 | 2.34% |
| 1920 | 3,526 | -298 | -0.81% |
| 1910 | 3,824 | 571 | 1.63% |
| 1900 | 3,253 | 0.00% |