Thibodaux, LA

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2021 Population
15,242
4.65% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
33.9
9.35% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.2%
23.1% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$46,658
21.5% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$188,300
12.4% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
7,082
20.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Thibodaux, LA had a population of 15.2k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $46,658. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Thibodaux, LA grew from 14,565 to 15,242, a 4.65% increase and its median household income grew from $38,415 to $46,658, a 21.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thibodaux, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), White (Hispanic) (1.63%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.925%).

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 (1,469 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Thibodaux, LA was $188,300, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Thibodaux, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Thibodaux, LA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Thibodaux, LA is home to a population of 15.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.25% of Thibodaux, LA residents were born outside of the country (191 people).

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.34k people) in Thibodaux, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 392 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2021 Citizenship
98.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Thibodaux, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Thibodaux, LA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thibodaux, LA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.34k ± 720
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.77k ± 727
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    392 ± 195
2.67%
Hispanic Population
407 people

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.34k people) in Thibodaux, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 392 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.67% of the people in Thibodaux, LA are hispanic (407 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    34,582 ± 4,549 people
  2. Mexico
    24,245 ± 3,813 people
  3. Vietnam
    18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.25%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
191 people
2.2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
320 people

As of 2021, 1.25% of Thibodaux, LA residents (191 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thibodaux, LA was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    237 ± 113
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    198 ± 164
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    115 ± 72

Thibodaux, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Thibodaux, LA employs 7.08k people. The largest industries in Thibodaux, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,307 people), Educational Services (929 people), and Retail Trade (864 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,875), Manufacturing ($65,136), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,467).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

7.08k
2021 Value
± 664
20.6%
1 Year growth
± 11.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thibodaux, LA grew at a rate of 20.6%, from 5.87k employees to 7.08k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thibodaux, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (729 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (679 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (647 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thibodaux, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

7.08k
2021 Value
± 664
20.6%
1 Year growth
± 11.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thibodaux, LA grew at a rate of 20.6%, from 5.87k employees to 7.08k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thibodaux, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,307 people), Educational Services (929 people), and Retail Trade (864 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,446
Median earning men ± $6,884
$27,175
Median earning women ± $5,316

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,250), Manufacturing ($66,060), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,565).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($61,111), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,679), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,565).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48B
  2. $46.7B
  3. $46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B
2020 Value in Louisiana
$691B
Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana
86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $48.8B
  2. $24.6B
  3. $8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

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.

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
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.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Thibodaux, LA awarded 1,469 degrees. The student population of Thibodaux, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,153 male students and 4,072 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thibodaux, LA are White (1,050 and 72.5%), followed by Black or African American (250 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 3.38%), and Two or More Races (35 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Thibodaux, LA by number of degrees awarded are Nicholls State University (1,469 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thibodaux, LA are Registered Nursing (169 and 11.5%), General Business Administration & Management (151 and 10.3%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (113 and 7.69%).

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

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Thibodaux, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,225 (34.6% men and 65.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,225 students enrolled in Thibodaux, LA, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,112 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 148 degree-majors awarded
  2. 126 degree-majors awarded
  3. 113 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Thibodaux, LA was Registered Nursing with 148 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,469 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nicholls State University with 1,469 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 460 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thibodaux, LA, which is 0.456 times less than the 1,009 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,050 degrees mean that there were 4.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 250 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,922) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,024) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Thibodaux, LA was $188,300 in 2021, which is 0.769 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,500 to $188,300, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Thibodaux, LA is 55.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Thibodaux, LA have an average commute time of 23.7 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.

Median household income in Thibodaux, LA is $46,658. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Thibodaux, LA was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $98,283, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 205, with respective values of $83,250 and $64,271.

Property

$188,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$24,985
$3,186
Median Property Taxes
±$389

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.

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Rent vs Own

55.6%
Homeownership
2021
65.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 55.6% of the housing units in Thibodaux, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 207.03
  2. Census Tract 202.02
  3. Census Tract 205

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thibodaux, LA was Census Tract 207.03 with a value of $98,283, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 205, with respective values of $83,250 and $64,271.

The following map shows all of the places in Thibodaux, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$46,658
Median Household Income
± $4,702
5.74k
Number of Households
± 604

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.74k households in Thibodaux, LA grew to $46,658 from the previous year's value of $38,415.

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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thibodaux, LA is from Louisiana.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.465
2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Carpooled (7.97%)
  3. Walked (7.08%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Thibodaux, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.97%) and those who walked to work (7.08%).

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Commute Time

23.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thibodaux, LA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.36% of the workforce in Thibodaux, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thibodaux, LA (2.52k out of 13.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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92.8% of the population of Thibodaux, LA has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 0.534% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lafourche Parish, LA see 2077 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.72% decrease from the previous year (2180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2169 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 528 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,077 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lafourche Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Lafourche Parish, LA see an average of 2,077 patients per year. This represents a 4.72% decrease from the previous year (2,180 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lafourche Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.21%
Uninsured
38.7%
Employer Coverage
24.8%
Medicaid
10.7%
Medicare
18.1%
Non-Group
0.534%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thibodaux, LA declined by 40.1% from 12% to 7.21%.

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