Thibodaux, LA
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15,738
TOTAL POPULATION
8,086
MALE POPULATION
7,652
FEMALE POPULATION
105.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.63
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,164
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,364
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,704
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,062
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,752
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Thibodaux Area Codes
Race in Thibodaux
The most populous races in Thibodaux are White / Caucasian (10,051 | 63.9%), Black / African American (4,283 | 27.2%), and Two or more Races (768 | 4.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 202 | 1.3% |
| Black / African American | 4,283 | 27.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 651 | 4.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 225 | 1.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 10,051 | 63.9% |
| Two or more Races | 768 | 4.9% |
| Some other Race | 209 | 1.3% |
| Total | 15,738 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Thibodaux
The most populous ancestries reported in Thibodaux are French (2,650 | 16.8%), American (1,336 | 8.5%), German (827 | 5.2%), English (824 | 5.2%), and French Canadian (585 | 3.7%), together accounting for 39.5% of all Thibodaux residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 12 | 0.1% |
| American | 1,336 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 26 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 26 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 44 | 0.3% |
| British | 18 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 267 | 1.7% |
| Canadian | 27 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 140 | 0.9% |
| Cherokee | 79 | 0.5% |
| Chippewa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 10 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 26 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 22 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
| English | 824 | 5.2% |
| European | 143 | 0.9% |
| French | 2,650 | 16.8% |
| French Canadian | 585 | 3.7% |
| German | 827 | 5.2% |
| Greek | 11 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 49 | 0.3% |
| Honduran | 33 | 0.2% |
| Houma | 79 | 0.5% |
| Hungarian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 5 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 546 | 3.5% |
| Italian | 538 | 3.4% |
| Korean | 6 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 21 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 189 | 1.2% |
| Mongolian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 34 | 0.2% |
| Nicaraguan | 29 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 120 | 0.8% |
| Portuguese | 58 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 41 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Salvadoran | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Scottish | 50 | 0.3% |
| Serbian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 152 | 1.0% |
| Spanish | 91 | 0.6% |
| Sri Lankan | 6 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 12 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 40 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 45 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 41 | 0.3% |
| West Indian | 2 | 0.0% | View All 52 Rows |
Immigrants in Thibodaux
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Thibodaux came from Europe (170 | 1.1%), Central America (108 | 0.7%), Latin America (108 | 0.7%), Eastern Europe (93 | 0.6%), and Serbia (93 | 0.6%), together accounting for 3.6% of all Thibodaux residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 82 | 0.5% |
| Belize | 5 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 108 | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | 26 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 93 | 0.6% |
| Egypt | 5 | 0.0% |
| England | 72 | 0.5% |
| Europe | 170 | 1.1% |
| Guatemala | 49 | 0.3% |
| Honduras | 19 | 0.1% |
| India | 45 | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 5 | 0.0% |
| Jordan | 5 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 108 | 0.7% |
| Mexico | 9 | 0.1% |
| Northern Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 77 | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | 32 | 0.2% |
| Serbia | 93 | 0.6% |
| South Central Asia | 77 | 0.5% |
| Western Asia | 5 | 0.0% | View All 22 Rows |
Sex and Age in Thibodaux
Sex and Age in Thibodaux
The most populous age groups in Thibodaux are 20 to 24 Years (822 | 10.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (957 | 12.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 521 (6.4%) | 407 (5.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 618 (7.6%) | 385 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 512 (6.3%) | 451 (5.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 435 (5.4%) | 957 (12.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 822 (10.2%) | 739 (9.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 751 (9.3%) | 336 (4.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 738 (9.1%) | 309 (4.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 407 (5.0%) | 575 (7.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 392 (4.9%) | 418 (5.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 403 (5.0%) | 396 (5.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 447 (5.5%) | 355 (4.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 389 (4.8%) | 349 (4.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 522 (6.5%) | 418 (5.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 329 (4.1%) | 400 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 306 (3.8%) | 408 (5.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 252 (3.1%) | 361 (4.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 142 (1.8%) | 136 (1.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 100 (1.2%) | 252 (3.3%) |
| Total | 8,086 (100.0%) | 7,652 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Thibodaux
Median Family Size in Thibodaux
The median family size in Thibodaux is 3.28 persons per family, with single female/mother families (667 | 21.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (146 | 4.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,235 (73.3%) | 3.12 |
| Single Male/Father | 146 (4.8%) | 2.40 |
| Single Female/Mother | 667 (21.9%) | 4.00 |
| Total Families | 3,048 (100.0%) | 3.28 |
Median Household Size in Thibodaux
The median household size in Thibodaux is 2.33 persons per household, with single female/mother households (667 | 11.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.2 persons per household. non-family households (2,935 | 49.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,235 (37.4%) | 3.14 |
| Single Male/Father | 146 (2.4%) | 2.78 |
| Single Female/Mother | 667 (11.2%) | 4.20 |
| Non-family | 2,935 (49.1%) | 1.26 |
| Total Households | 5,983 (100.0%) | 2.33 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Thibodaux
Out of a total of 5,983 households in Thibodaux, 3,048 (50.9%) are family households, while 2,935 (49.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,473, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,490.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,490 (41.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,473 (24.6%) | 404 (6.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 771 (12.9%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 547 (9.1%) | 28 (0.5%) |
| 5-Person Households | 119 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 76 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 62 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,048 (50.9%) | 2,935 (49.1%) |
Female Fertility in Thibodaux
Fertility by Age in Thibodaux
Average fertility rate in Thibodaux is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 124 (96.9%) | 90.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 4 (3.1%) | 3.0 |
| Total | 128 (100.0%) | 34.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thibodaux
54.7% of women with births (128) in Thibodaux are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 70 (56.5%) | 54 (43.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Total | 70 (54.7%) | 58 (45.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Thibodaux
Average fertility rate in Thibodaux is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.3% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 23 (18.0%) | 50.0 |
| High School Diploma | 24 (18.8%) | 22.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 25 (19.5%) | 23.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35 (27.3%) | 41.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (16.4%) | 74.0 |
| Total | 128 (100.0%) | 34.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thibodaux
45.3% of women with births in Thibodaux are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (47.6%) | 11 (52.4%) |
| Total | 70 (54.7%) | 58 (45.3%) |
Income in Thibodaux
Income Overview in Thibodaux
Per Capita Income in Thibodaux is $34,164, while median incomes of families and households are $86,364 and $51,704 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 15,738 | $34,164 |
| Median Family Income | 3,048 | $86,364 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,048 | $117,536 |
| Median Household Income | 5,983 | $51,704 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,983 | $82,055 |
| Income Deficit | 3,048 | $12,062 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,738 | 39.61% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,738 | 60.39¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 15,738 | 0.54 |
Earnings by Sex in Thibodaux
Average Earnings in Thibodaux are $35,250, $45,650 for men and $27,568 for women, a difference of 39.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,574 (56.4%) | $45,650 |
| Female | 3,538 (43.6%) | $27,568 |
| Total | 8,112 (100.0%) | $35,250 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thibodaux
The most common earnings brackets in Thibodaux are $100,000+ for men (827 | 18.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (393 | 11.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 285 (6.2%) | 361 (10.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 166 (3.6%) | 225 (6.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 146 (3.2%) | 215 (6.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 43 (0.9%) | 147 (4.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 57 (1.3%) | 87 (2.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 64 (1.4%) | 202 (5.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 89 (1.9%) | 114 (3.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 196 (4.3%) | 179 (5.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 108 (2.4%) | 108 (3.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 236 (5.2%) | 83 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 221 (4.8%) | 263 (7.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 253 (5.5%) | 186 (5.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 200 (4.4%) | 136 (3.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 145 (3.2%) | 306 (8.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 358 (7.8%) | 71 (2.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 151 (3.3%) | 62 (1.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 451 (9.9%) | 393 (11.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 340 (7.4%) | 203 (5.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 238 (5.2%) | 100 (2.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 827 (18.1%) | 97 (2.7%) |
| Total | 4,574 (100.0%) | 3,538 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thibodaux
Average earnings in Thibodaux are $55,236 for men and $38,750 for women, a difference of 29.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,743. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,365, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,375.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $22,743 | $14,375 |
| High School Diploma | $47,195 | $28,789 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $57,998 | $25,231 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,213 | $41,184 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,500 | $61,365 |
| Total | $55,236 | $38,750 |
Family Income in Thibodaux
Family Income Brackets in Thibodaux
According to the Thibodaux family income data, there are 607 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 94 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 238 | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 94 | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 146 | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 256 | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 311 | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 329 | 10.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 344 | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 607 | 19.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 299 | 9.8% |
| $200,000+ | 427 | 14.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thibodaux
3-person families (693 | 22.7%) account for the highest median family income in Thibodaux with $126,224 per family, while 3-person families (693 | 22.7%) have the highest median income of $42,075 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,581 (51.9%) | $71,078 |
| 3-Person Families | 693 (22.7%) | $126,224 |
| 4-Person Families | 545 (17.9%) | $123,618 |
| 5-Person Families | 91 (3.0%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 82 (2.7%) | $96,354 |
| 7+ Person Families | 56 (1.8%) | $0 |
| Total | 3,048 (100.0%) | $86,364 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Thibodaux
The median family income in Thibodaux is $86,364, with families comprising 2 earners (1,271) having the highest median family income of $129,601, while families with no earners (609) have the lowest median family income of $32,871, accounting for 41.7% and 20.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 609 (20.0%) | $32,871 |
| 1 Earner | 926 (30.4%) | $46,838 |
| 2 Earners | 1,271 (41.7%) | $129,601 |
| 3+ Earners | 242 (7.9%) | $120,577 |
| Total | 3,048 (100.0%) | $86,364 |
Household Income in Thibodaux
Household Income Brackets in Thibodaux
With 850 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Thibodaux, accounting for 14.2% of all households. In contrast, only 323 households (5.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 485 | 8.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 431 | 7.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 850 | 14.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 604 | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 521 | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 850 | 14.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 676 | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 778 | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 323 | 5.4% |
| $200,000+ | 461 | 7.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Thibodaux
The median household income in Thibodaux is $51,704, with the highest median household income of $73,425 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,851 households (30.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 452 households (7.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 452 (7.5%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,945 (32.5%) | $72,209 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,851 (30.9%) | $73,425 |
| 65+ Years | 1,735 (29.0%) | $32,984 |
| Total | 5,983 (100.0%) | $51,704 |
Poverty in Thibodaux
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thibodaux
With 13.8% poverty level for males and 26.7% for females among the residents of Thibodaux, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 63 males (61.8%) and 102 females (54.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 239 (45.9%) | 219 (53.8%) |
| 5 Years | 24 (38.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 230 (30.1%) | 19 (3.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 121 (39.8%) | 129 (54.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 63 (61.8%) | 102 (54.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 8 (1.4%) | 381 (54.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 156 (11.5%) | 146 (22.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 23 (3.2%) | 284 (29.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 58 (7.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 43 (4.8%) | 116 (15.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 66 (11.1%) | 225 (28.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (4.3%) | 121 (18.8%) |
| Total | 993 (13.8%) | 1,800 (26.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thibodaux
According to the poverty statistics in Thibodaux, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 282 (54.1%) | 188 (46.2%) |
| 5 Years | 38 (61.3%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 534 (69.9%) | 534 (96.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 183 (60.2%) | 110 (46.0%) |
| 15 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 89 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 39 (38.2%) | 86 (45.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 571 (98.6%) | 322 (45.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,198 (88.5%) | 499 (77.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 687 (96.8%) | 686 (70.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 823 (99.9%) | 693 (92.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 846 (95.2%) | 628 (84.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 529 (88.9%) | 569 (71.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 426 (95.7%) | 524 (81.2%) |
| Total | 6,182 (86.2%) | 4,946 (73.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thibodaux
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Thibodaux show that 2.5% or 55 of the total 2,235 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.6%, comprising of 49 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,328 (96.4%) | 49 (3.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 696 (99.2%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 150 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,180 (97.5%) | 55 (2.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thibodaux
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (14.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 308 (74.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 115 (96.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 442 (66.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thibodaux
The poverty data for Thibodaux shows that 55 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 442 of the single-parent households (54.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (3.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 115 household (96.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 49 (3.6%) | 19 (9.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (0.9%) | 308 (63.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 115 (96.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 55 (2.5%) | 442 (54.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Thibodaux
Employment by Class of Employer in Thibodaux
Among the 7,224 employed individuals in Thibodaux, private company employees (4,562 | 63.1%), state government employees (659 | 9.1%), and local government employees (553 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,562 | 63.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 328 | 4.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 537 | 7.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 544 | 7.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 553 | 7.7% |
| State Government Employees | 659 | 9.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 38 | 0.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 3 | 0.0% |
| Total | 7,224 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Thibodaux
According to the labor force statistics for Thibodaux, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,729), 60.9% or 7,752 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 442 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.1% or 1,378 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.4% or 86 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 495 (38.8%) | 86 (17.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,141 (73.1%) | 104 (9.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 898 (82.6%) | 70 (7.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 773 (73.8%) | 29 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,457 (81.3%) | 82 (5.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,378 (86.1%) | 36 (2.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 568 (77.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 597 (63.5%) | 26 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 354 (24.5%) | 11 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 88 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,752 (60.9%) | 442 (5.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thibodaux
According to labor force statistics for Thibodaux, 78.7% of individuals (5,670) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,205) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 244 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 2,288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.9% or 50 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 280 (38.7%) | 129 (17.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,885 (75.4%) | 145 (5.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,220 (85.1%) | 98 (6.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,288 (89.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,670 (78.7%) | 310 (4.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Thibodaux
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thibodaux are Community & Social Service (1,205 | 16.5%), Education Instruction & Library (657 | 9.0%), Management (613 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (554 | 7.6%), and Health Technologists (334 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thibodaux, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (96.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (91.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 287 (46.8%) | 326 (53.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 121 (36.8%) | 208 (63.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 303 (96.2%) | 12 (3.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 75 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 191 (94.1%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| Community & Social Service | 341 (28.3%) | 864 (71.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 22 (8.3%) | 244 (91.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 158 (24.0%) | 499 (75.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 161 (80.5%) | 39 (19.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 241 (43.5%) | 313 (56.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 137 (41.0%) | 197 (59.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,293 (42.9%) | 1,723 (57.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,235 (58.1%) | 3,060 (41.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Thibodaux are Food Preparation & Serving (521 | 7.1%), Healthcare Support (274 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (169 | 2.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (133 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (125 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Thibodaux, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (39.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (34.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 53 (19.3%) | 221 (80.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 125 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 317 (60.8%) | 204 (39.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 87 (65.4%) | 46 (34.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 124 (73.4%) | 45 (26.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 706 (57.8%) | 516 (42.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,235 (58.1%) | 3,060 (41.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Thibodaux are Sales & Related (779 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (648 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 475 (61.0%) | 304 (39.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 217 (33.5%) | 431 (66.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 692 (48.5%) | 735 (51.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,235 (58.1%) | 3,060 (41.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Thibodaux are Construction & Extraction (320 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (225 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 320 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 225 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 565 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,235 (58.1%) | 3,060 (41.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Thibodaux are Transportation (392 | 5.4%), Production (349 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (324 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 340 (97.4%) | 9 (2.6%) |
| Transportation | 359 (91.6%) | 33 (8.4%) |
| Material Moving | 280 (86.4%) | 44 (13.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 979 (91.9%) | 86 (8.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,235 (58.1%) | 3,060 (41.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Thibodaux
Employment Industries in Thibodaux
The major employment industries in Thibodaux include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,356 | 18.6%), Educational Services (1,148 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (771 | 10.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (497 | 6.8%), and Construction (438 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Thibodaux
The Thibodaux industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (96.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (66.1%), and Professional & Scientific (58.4%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 34 (46.0%) | 40 (54.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 277 (96.2%) | 11 (3.8%) |
| Construction | 391 (89.3%) | 47 (10.7%) |
| Manufacturing | 256 (94.5%) | 15 (5.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 184 (90.6%) | 19 (9.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 512 (66.4%) | 259 (33.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 367 (95.6%) | 17 (4.4%) |
| Utilities | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 113 (44.3%) | 142 (55.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 73 (57.9%) | 53 (42.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 182 (41.6%) | 255 (58.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 132 (96.4%) | 5 (3.6%) |
| Educational Services | 532 (46.3%) | 616 (53.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 460 (33.9%) | 896 (66.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 106 (59.6%) | 72 (40.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 243 (48.9%) | 254 (51.1%) |
| Public Administration | 224 (53.0%) | 199 (47.0%) |
| Total | 4,235 (58.1%) | 3,060 (41.9%) |
Education in Thibodaux
School Enrollment in Thibodaux
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,519 students in Thibodaux are college / undergraduate (1,854 | 41.0%), elementary school (907 | 20.1%), and middle school (889 | 19.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 107 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 2.5% |
| Elementary School | 907 | 20.1% |
| Middle School | 889 | 19.7% |
| High School | 527 | 11.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,854 | 41.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 124 | 2.7% |
| Total | 4,519 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thibodaux
Out of a total of 4,519 students who are enrolled in schools in Thibodaux, 728 (16.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,791 (83.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 128 (36.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 35 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 52 (65.0%) | 28 (35.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 763 (77.2%) | 225 (22.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 725 (76.6%) | 221 (23.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 222 (63.4%) | 128 (36.6%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 854 (90.8%) | 86 (9.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 867 (98.1%) | 17 (1.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 273 (92.2%) | 23 (7.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,791 (83.9%) | 728 (16.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thibodaux
Education (787 | 23.0%), business (533 | 15.6%), science & technology (493 | 14.4%), psychology (271 | 7.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (223 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 3,424 individuals in Thibodaux who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 27 | 0.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 223 | 6.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 117 | 3.4% |
| Psychology | 271 | 7.9% |
| Social Sciences | 180 | 5.3% |
| Engineering | 80 | 2.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 43 | 1.3% |
| Science & Technology | 493 | 14.4% |
| Business | 533 | 15.6% |
| Education | 787 | 23.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 212 | 6.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 180 | 5.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 62 | 1.8% |
| Communications | 32 | 0.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 184 | 5.4% |
| Total | 3,424 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Thibodaux
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thibodaux
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Thibodaux are males with 2 vehicles (2,005, accounting for 52.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,319, making up 73.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 273 (7.1%) | 84 (3.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,005 (26.1%) | 846 (31.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,005 (52.1%) | 1,319 (48.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 389 (10.1%) | 335 (12.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 169 (4.4%) | 126 (4.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 9 (0.2%) | 9 (0.3%) |
| Total | 3,850 (100.0%) | 2,719 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Thibodaux
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Thibodaux are 5 to 9 minutes (1,572 commuters, 22.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,054 commuters, 15.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (679 commuters, 9.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 607 | 8.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,572 | 22.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,054 | 15.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 510 | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 679 | 9.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 413 | 5.9% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 596 | 8.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 215 | 3.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 139 | 2.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 351 | 5.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 473 | 6.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 342 | 4.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Thibodaux
The most common commute times in Thibodaux are 5 to 9 minutes (948 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (624 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 319 (7.9%) | 288 (9.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 948 (23.5%) | 624 (21.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 464 (11.5%) | 590 (20.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 338 (8.4%) | 172 (5.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 534 (13.2%) | 145 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 191 (4.7%) | 222 (7.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 249 (6.2%) | 347 (11.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 67 (1.7%) | 148 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 41 (1.0%) | 98 (3.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 261 (6.5%) | 90 (3.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 307 (7.6%) | 166 (5.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 320 (7.9%) | 22 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thibodaux
The most frequent times of departure to work in Thibodaux are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (775, 19.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (460, 15.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 450 (11.1%) | 103 (3.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 225 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 388 (9.6%) | 42 (1.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 775 (19.2%) | 191 (6.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 233 (5.8%) | 358 (12.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 508 (12.6%) | 308 (10.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 330 (8.2%) | 460 (15.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 402 (10.0%) | 360 (12.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 74 (1.8%) | 46 (1.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 145 (3.6%) | 297 (10.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 23 (0.6%) | 105 (3.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 90 (3.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 376 (9.3%) | 375 (12.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 110 (2.7%) | 177 (6.1%) |
| Total | 4,039 (100.0%) | 2,912 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Thibodaux
Occupancy by Ownership in Thibodaux
Of the total 5,983 dwellings in Thibodaux, owner-occupied units account for 3,431 (57.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,552 (42.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,431 | 57.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,552 | 42.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,983 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Thibodaux
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,490 | 41.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,877 | 31.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 784 | 13.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 832 | 13.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,983 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thibodaux
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,170 (47.0%) | 1,320 (53.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,193 (63.6%) | 684 (36.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 560 (71.4%) | 224 (28.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 508 (61.1%) | 324 (38.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,431 (57.4%) | 2,552 (42.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thibodaux
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 234 (36.1%) | 415 (63.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 996 (51.9%) | 923 (48.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 654 (46.9%) | 741 (53.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,547 (76.6%) | 473 (23.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thibodaux
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,249 | 20.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,148 | 19.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 892 | 14.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 959 | 16.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 929 | 15.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 578 | 9.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 228 | 3.8% |
| Total | 5,983 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Thibodaux
Median Income by Occupancy in Thibodaux
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,431 (57.4%) | $76,974 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,552 (42.6%) | $25,160 |
| Average | 5,983 (100.0%) | $51,704 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thibodaux
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 32 (0.9%) | 316 (12.4%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 69 (2.0%) | 69 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 129 (3.8%) | 303 (11.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 148 (4.3%) | 413 (16.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 116 (3.4%) | 170 (6.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 364 (10.6%) | 240 (9.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 257 (7.5%) | 266 (10.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 501 (14.6%) | 348 (13.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 429 (12.5%) | 246 (9.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 629 (18.3%) | 150 (5.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 757 (22.1%) | 31 (1.2%) |
| Total | 3,431 (100.0%) | 2,552 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thibodaux
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 398 (11.6%) | 58 (2.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 769 (22.4%) | 228 (8.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 560 (16.3%) | 536 (21.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 333 (9.7%) | 539 (21.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 629 (18.3%) | 846 (33.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 227 (6.6%) | 85 (3.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 167 (4.9%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 126 (3.7%) | 32 (1.3%) |
| $3,000 or more | 222 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,431 (100.0%) | 2,552 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Thibodaux
Housing Structures in Thibodaux
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,871 | 64.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 208 | 3.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 369 | 6.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 487 | 8.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 324 | 5.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 507 | 8.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 217 | 3.6% |
| Total | 5,983 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thibodaux
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,093 (79.9%) | 778 (20.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 194 (93.3%) | 14 (6.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 14 (3.8%) | 355 (96.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 57 (11.7%) | 430 (88.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 6 (1.2%) | 501 (98.8%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 67 (30.9%) | 150 (69.1%) |
| Total | 3,431 (57.4%) | 2,552 (42.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thibodaux
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 14 (0.4%) | 119 (4.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 117 (3.4%) | 991 (38.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,068 (31.1%) | 1,130 (44.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,353 (39.4%) | 232 (9.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 879 (25.6%) | 80 (3.1%) |
| Total | 3,431 (100.0%) | 2,552 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thibodaux
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,320 (38.5%) | 467 (18.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 8 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 2,103 (61.3%) | 2,085 (81.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,431 (100.0%) | 2,552 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Thibodaux
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 177 (5.2%) | 595 (23.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,125 (32.8%) | 1,317 (51.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,622 (47.3%) | 610 (23.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 507 (14.8%) | 30 (1.2%) |
| Total | 3,431 (100.0%) | 2,552 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Thibodaux
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Thibodaux
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,785 | 1,646 |
| Median Property Value | $192,000 | $233,900 |
| Median Household Income | $53,899 | $497 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $391 | $222 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $639 | $90 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thibodaux
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 82 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 200 (11.2%) | 41 (2.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,097 (61.5%) | 1,012 (61.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 248 (13.9%) | 359 (21.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 51 (2.9%) | 234 (14.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 96 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 11 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,785 (100.0%) | 1,646 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thibodaux
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 92 (5.1%) | 56 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 253 (14.2%) | 9 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 293 (16.4%) | 140 (8.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 182 (10.2%) | 71 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 265 (14.8%) | 75 (4.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 186 (10.4%) | 236 (14.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 254 (14.2%) | 243 (14.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 260 (14.6%) | 375 (22.8%) |
| Total | 1,785 (100.0%) | 1,646 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thibodaux
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 570 (31.9%) | 104,179 (6,329.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 195 (10.9%) | 590 (35.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 101 (5.7%) | 528 (32.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 906 (50.8%) | 189 (11.5%) |
| Total | 1,785 (100.0%) | 1,646 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thibodaux
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 914 (51.2%) | 9 (0.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 216 (12.1%) | 660 (40.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 465 (26.1%) | 204 (12.4%) |
| Total | 1,785 (100.0%) | 1,646 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Thibodaux
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thibodaux
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,002 (99.4%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,667 (94.9%) | 143 (5.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,927 (89.3%) | 231 (10.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,632 (88.1%) | 220 (11.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,381 (82.2%) | 299 (17.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,536 (97.5%) | 39 (2.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,523 (93.3%) | 110 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,389 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,090 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,147 (93.1%) | 1,048 (6.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thibodaux
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,002 (99.4%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,667 (94.9%) | 143 (5.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,927 (89.3%) | 231 (10.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thibodaux
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,713 (88.8%) | 341 (11.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,282 (96.8%) | 76 (3.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,392 (85.7%) | 232 (14.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,004 (92.9%) | 154 (7.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,553 (96.5%) | 166 (3.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thibodaux
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 628 (62.3%) | 440 (43.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,571 (55.9%) | 1,462 (52.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 714 (33.1%) | 1,341 (62.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 534 (28.8%) | 1,173 (63.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 453 (27.0%) | 1,090 (64.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 628 (39.9%) | 1,321 (83.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 346 (21.2%) | 1,224 (75.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,370 (98.6%) | 842 (60.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,076 (98.7%) | 824 (75.6%) |
| Total | 7,320 (48.2%) | 9,717 (63.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thibodaux
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (1.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 180 (7.3%) | 144 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 395 (16.3%) | 265 (10.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 142 (23.9%) | 356 (44.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 266 (59.8%) | 371 (57.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Thibodaux
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 89 (3.6%) | 16 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (0.7%) | 25 (1.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (3.7%) | 97 (12.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 195 (43.8%) | 41 (6.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 25 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 114 (4.7%) | 76 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (6.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 109 (24.5%) | 20 (3.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (1.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 139 (5.6%) | 138 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 165 (6.8%) | 141 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.0%) | 190 (23.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 86 (19.3%) | 96 (14.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 182 (7.5%) | 149 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 119 (20.0%) | 281 (35.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 132 (29.7%) | 269 (41.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 14 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 63 (2.6%) | 13 (0.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 26 (4.4%) | 135 (17.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (4.0%) | 128 (19.8%) |
Technology Access in Thibodaux
Computing Device Access in Thibodaux
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,784 | 63.2% |
| Smartphone | 4,980 | 83.2% |
| Tablet | 3,256 | 54.4% |
| No Computing Device | 826 | 13.8% |
| Total | 5,983 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Thibodaux
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 4,159 | 69.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 712 | 11.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 424 | 7.1% |
| No Internet | 926 | 15.5% |
| Total | 5,983 | 100.0% |
Thibodaux Summary
Thibodaux is a city located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the parish seat and the largest city in the parish. The population was 14,567 at the 2010 census. Thibodaux is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The area around Thibodaux was first settled by French-speaking Acadians in the early 18th century. The name Thibodaux is a French version of the name of a local Native American tribe, the Atakapa. The city was named after a local chief, Thibodeaux, who lived in the area in the early 19th century.
The area was part of the French colony of Louisiana until 1803, when it was sold to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The area was developed for sugar cane plantations, and the city was founded in 1809.
Geography
Thibodaux is located at 29°45′N 90°48′W (29.75, -90.8). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (1.17%) is water.
Economy
Thibodaux is the economic center of Lafourche Parish. The city is home to several large employers, including Nicholls State University, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, and the Thibodaux-based Rouses Supermarket chain. The city is also home to several large industrial plants, including the Shell Oil refinery and the Valero Energy Corporation refinery.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,567 people, 5,099 households, and 3,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,811.2 people per square mile (699.7/km2). There were 5,541 housing units at an average density of 690.2 per square mile (266.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.45% White, 40.45% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 5,099 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 14.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,845, and the median income for a family was $35,945. Males had a median income of $30,945 versus $20,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 19.2% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Thibodaux?
Total Population of Thibodaux is 15,738.
What is the Total Male Population of Thibodaux?
Total Male Population of Thibodaux is 8,086.
What is the Total Female Population of Thibodaux?
Total Female Population of Thibodaux is 7,652.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Thibodaux?
There are 105.67 Males per 100 Females in Thibodaux.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Thibodaux?
There are 94.63 Females per 100 Males in Thibodaux.
What is the Median Population Age in Thibodaux?
Median Population Age in Thibodaux is 33.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Thibodaux
Average Family Size in Thibodaux is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Thibodaux
Average Household Size in Thibodaux is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Thibodaux?
Per Capita income in Thibodaux is $34,164.
What is the Median Family Income in Thibodaux?
Median Family Income in Thibodaux is $86,364.
What is the Median Household income in Thibodaux?
Median Household Income in Thibodaux is $51,704.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Thibodaux?
Income or Wage Gap in Thibodaux is 39.6%.
Women in Thibodaux earn 60.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Thibodaux?
Family Income Deficit in Thibodaux is $12,062.
Families that are below poverty line in Thibodaux earn $12,062 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Thibodaux?
Inequality or Gini Index in Thibodaux is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Thibodaux?
There are 7,752 People in the Labor Forcein in Thibodaux.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Thibodaux?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Thibodaux.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Thibodaux?
Unemployment Rate in Thibodaux is 5.7%.