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Thibodaux, LA

Founded 1830Lafourche ParishElev. 4 m
Population
15,792
Median home
$237,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Thibodaux

Thibodaux is home to roughly 15,792 residents. Thibodaux was founded in 1830 and sits in Lafourche Parish. The median age is 36.7 and the median household income is $53,775. Homes carry a median value of $237,400, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.8%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,792
Median age
36.7
Median household income
$53,775
Per-capita income
$38,016
Poverty rate
22%
High-school grad or higher
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
22.4 min
Work from home
4.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black24.5%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Sales & office19.6%
Service17.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$237,400
Median gross rent
$989/mo
Owner-occupied
58%
Median year built
1974
Households
6,536
Avg. household size
2.16

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Thibodaux has 13 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading73%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Thibodaux High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Thibodaux Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Sixth Ward Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West Thibodaux Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bayou Boeuf Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8charter
C.M. Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Chackbay Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
St. Charles Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
The MAX Charter SchoolElementaryGrades 1–8charter
Thibodaux Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1
W.S. Lafargue Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 2–3
Virtual Academy of LafourcheOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% below national
Thibodaux364
Louisiana584
United States386
↓ 39% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% above national
Thibodaux2,765
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Thibodaux Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Thibodaux.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Lafourche County
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Thibodaux is in Lafourche County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Thibodaux was founded in 1830 and sits in Lafourche Parish. Elevation ~4 m.

Population trend
16K14K15,79220102024
Map of Thibodaux
Thibodaux, LA
Where Thibodaux is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerThibodaux
Historic places

27 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chatchie Plantation HouseDansereau HouseRienzi Plantation HouseSt. John's Episcopal Church and CemeteryLafourche Parish CourthouseDucros Plantation HouseBreaux HouseCitizens Bank of Lafourche
Notable people from Thibodaux
Graham Patrick MartinRonald DominiqueWalter GuionGreg RobinsonJohn RobichauxMark DavisJordan MillsJarvis GreenTheodore WardDee Richard
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Nearby cities
Houma (16 mi)Morgan (23 mi)Gonzales (30 mi)Kenner (37 mi)Harahan (38 mi)Westwego (41 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Thibodaux, LA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Roland Nelson, 41
Thibodaux · 70301
AKA Michael Nelson
Michael Jerome Williams, 29
Thibodaux · 70301
AKA Mike None, Rome None

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Thibodaux — frequently asked

What is the population of Thibodaux, Louisiana?
Thibodaux has a population of about 15,792, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Thibodaux?
The median home value in Thibodaux is $237,400, and the median gross rent is $989/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Thibodaux safe? What is the crime rate?
Thibodaux Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 364 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Thibodaux face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lafourche County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Thibodaux?
Thibodaux has 13 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Thibodaux?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Thibodaux. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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