Thibodaux, LA

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2024 Population

15,732

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

6.27% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

19.6%

10.9% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$52,072

3.17% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$232,500

2.06% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

7,475

0.823% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Thibodaux, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Thibodaux, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thibodaux, LA are Nicholls State University (1,219 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Thibodaux, LA was $232,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Thibodaux, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Thibodaux, LA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Thibodaux, LA is home to a population of 15.7k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.18% of Thibodaux, LA residents were born outside of the country (343 people).

In 2024, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.5k people) in Thibodaux, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 323 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of Thibodaux, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Thibodaux, LA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thibodaux, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thibodaux, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 780
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.63k ± 709
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
323 ± 205

4.49%

Hispanic Population

707 people

4.49% of the people in Thibodaux, LA are hispanic (707 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Thibodaux, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
48,818 ± 5,396 people
Mexico
27,788 ± 4,080 people
Vietnam
17,351 ± 3,228 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

Foreign-Born Population

2.18%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

343 people

2.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

348 people

As of 2024, 2.18% of Thibodaux, LA residents (343 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thibodaux, LA was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thibodaux, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
217 ± 109
Gulf War (2001-)
115 ± 82
Korea
61 ± 83

Thibodaux, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Thibodaux, LA.

Health

91.4% of the population of Thibodaux, LA has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 19.6% on non-group plans, and 0.357% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.59%

Uninsured

38.3%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

19.6%

Non-Group

0.357%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thibodaux, LA grew by 9.36% from 7.85% to 8.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thibodaux, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Thibodaux, LA employs 7.48k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Thibodaux, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,715 people), Educational Services (948 people), and Retail Trade (712 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($108,024), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,571), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,694).

Employment

Occupations

7.48k

2024 Value

± 797

−0.823%

1 Year decline

± 15.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thibodaux, LA declined at a rate of −0.823%, from 7.54k employees to 7.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thibodaux, LA, are Management Occupations (922 people), Sales & Related Occupations (712 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (633 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thibodaux, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.48k

2024 Value

± 797

−0.823%

1 Year decline

± 15.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Thibodaux, LA declined at a rate of −0.823%, from 7.54k employees to 7.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thibodaux, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,715 people), Educational Services (948 people), and Retail Trade (712 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thibodaux, LA, though some of these residents may live in Thibodaux, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,274

Median earning men ± $10,111

$31,049

Median earning women ± $5,530

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($120,658), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,713), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,068).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($71,080), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,560), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,958).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Thibodaux, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Thibodaux, LA awarded 1,219 degrees. The student population of Thibodaux, LA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,242 male students and 3,801 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thibodaux, LA are White (862 and 72.2%), Black or African American (206 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 4.52%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (25 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Thibodaux, LA by number of degrees awarded are Nicholls State University (1,219 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thibodaux, LA are Registered Nursing (166 and 13.6%), General Business Administration & Management (145 and 11.9%), and General Health Services (127 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,922 for in-state students and $6,015 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Thibodaux, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,043 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 6,043 students enrolled in Thibodaux, LA, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,859 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
127 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
126 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
109 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Thibodaux, LA was General Health Services with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Thibodaux, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Nicholls State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,219 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nicholls State University with 1,219 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 350 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thibodaux, LA, which is 0.403 times less than the 869 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 862 degrees mean that there were 4.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 206 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,922) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,227) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thibodaux, LA was $232,500 in 2024, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $237,400 to $232,500, a 2.06% decrease. The homeownership rate in Thibodaux, LA is 61.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Thibodaux, LA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thibodaux, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$232,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$27,012

$4,172

Median Property Taxes

±$537

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thibodaux, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thibodaux, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2024

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.6% of the housing units in Thibodaux, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thibodaux, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,072

Median Household Income

± $5,177

6.77k

Number of Households

± 716

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.77k households in Thibodaux, LA declined from $52,072 from the previous year's value of $53,775.

The following chart displays the households in Thibodaux, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thibodaux, LA is from Louisiana.

0.464

2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Walked (6.92%)

In 2024, 73.3% of workers in Thibodaux, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who walked to work (6.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thibodaux, LA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.45% of the workforce in Thibodaux, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thibodaux, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thibodaux, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thibodaux, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thibodaux, LA (2.76k out of 14.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thibodaux, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.