City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Thibodaux, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Thibodaux - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,792
Residents
$53,775
Median income
$237,400
Median home
$921
Median rent (state)

Thibodaux - the verdict

Nationally, Thibodaux sits in the 25th percentile for household income and the 13th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

25th
percentile, household income
53rd
percentile, home value
7th
percentile, median rent
13th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Thibodaux, LA

Thibodaux is a small town in Louisiana, home to 15,792 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Thibodaux brings in $53,775 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 17.5%. Typical homes in Thibodaux are valued around $237,400, and the median resident age is 36.7 years. About 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 55 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 34% from five years earlier. Thibodaux's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3232.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 70.1°F with 71.1 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Louisiana scores 88.2 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $921 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Louisiana run around $212, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 71.0 out of 100 (High).

Population

15,792 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$53,775 /yr

Poverty 17.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Thibodaux compare to other US cities?

Thibodaux measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 25% higher than other cities
Home value 53% pricier than other cities
Median rent 7% pricier than other cities
Safety 13% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Louisiana and the picture shifts: Thibodaux ranks #31 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Thibodaux's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Louisiana, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

25thIncome percentile
13thSafety percentile

25th percentile nationally for median household income · 13th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Thibodaux's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Thibodaux's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Thibodaux's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Thibodaux's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$237,400 47th percentile more affordable than 47% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Thibodaux $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Thibodaux, LA Thibodaux, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Thibodaux, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Thibodaux, LA median $53,775/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Thibodaux, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Thibodaux, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,792
Median Income
$53,775
Median Home Value
$237,400
Median Age
36.7
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Labor force participation
58.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3232.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
257.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2975.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
70.1°F
Annual Precipitation
71.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
13
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,500 residents15,600 residents15,700 residents15,800 residents15,900 residents16,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,904 residents 15,573 residents ▼ -2.1%
Thibodaux's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
55
housing units authorized
Single-Family
47
detached homes
Multifamily
8
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 41
2020 45
2021 58
2022 88
2023 31
2024 55

Permit volume increased 34% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.1%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
1.3%
Walk
8.4%
Work from Home
4.7%
Other
2.4%

Based on 7,526 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Thibodaux sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$921/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
71.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Opelousas
15,662 people
Youngsville
16,664 people
Estelle
16,761 people
Pineville
14,268 people
Gretna
17,468 people
Natchitoches
17,682 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Thibodaux's 15,792 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Westbury, NY
15,789 people
Gulf Shores, AL
15,785 people
Brooklyn Park, MD
15,799 people
Weston, WI
15,784 people
Grimes, IA
15,810 people
Jamestown, ND
15,774 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Thibodaux's $53,775 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Strabane, PA
$53,775 median income
Southern View, IL
$53,774 median income
New Haven, CT
$53,771 median income
Scranton, KS
$53,767 median income
Paterson, NJ
$53,766 median income
Cockrell Hill, TX
$53,788 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Thibodaux, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Thibodaux, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 67.0% 24.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.3% White 67.0% Black or African American 24.5% Asian 1.3% American Indian 1.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.1% Two or more races 4.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Thibodaux compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Thibodaux (this city) 15,792 $53,775
Opelousas 15,662 $36,260
Youngsville 16,664 $113,164
Estelle 16,761 $73,519
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Thibodaux, LA?

What is the population of Thibodaux, LA? +

The population of Thibodaux, LA stands at 15,792 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Thibodaux, LA? +

Thibodaux households earn a median of $53,775 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Thibodaux? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Thibodaux; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Thibodaux, LA safe? +

Thibodaux has a total crime rate of 3232.2 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Thibodaux, LA? +

Thibodaux's median home value sits at $237,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Thibodaux? +

Climate normals put Thibodaux's yearly average temperature at 70.1°F, 71.1 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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