City safety & data profile

ThibodauxLA

Thibodaux, LA is a 15K-resident city in Lafourche Parish with a median household income of $52,072.

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Thibodaux, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Thibodaux has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $232,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$52,072
Median income
$232,500
Median home
19.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Thibodaux

Thibodaux posts a median household income higher than 12% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Thibodaux area.

Top 88%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Thibodaux

Where Thibodaux income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,072 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Thibodaux, LA beyond the headline numbers

Thibodaux sits inside Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 29.80°N, -90.82°W. Population 14,584, $52,072 median household income. Median home value $232,500, median rent $960. Poverty rate 19.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Thibodaux's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 46.1%, then short sleep duration at 41.5%. 1 hospital in/around Thibodaux, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Thibodaux from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,584
Thibodaux
Median Income
$52,072
-23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$232,500
Near average
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lafourche Parish) - Thibodaux's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
96K-1%
Median Income
$63,135+25%
Median Home Value
$193,900+53%
Poverty Rate
17%+21%
Unemployment
4.1%-31%

Economics

Economics indicators for Thibodaux, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$960/mo
Poverty Rate
19.6% +38% vs avg
Unemployment 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.6%
Work From Home 5.9%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 68.1%
African American 23.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
46.1%
Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
40.2%
Physical Inactivity
30.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
Binge Drinking
17.6%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.3%
Diabetes
13.5%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.9%
Annual Checkup 81.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
THIBODAUX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Thibodaux, LA? ▼
Thibodaux, LA has a population of 14,584 people, located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Thibodaux? ▼
The median household income in Thibodaux, LA is $52,072 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.6%.
What is the median home value in Thibodaux? ▼
The median home value in Thibodaux, LA is $232,500. Median rent is $960/month.
What are the top health concerns in Thibodaux? ▼
The top health indicators in Thibodaux include Obesity (46.1%), Short Sleep Duration (41.5%), High Blood Pressure (40.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Thibodaux? ▼
Thibodaux has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Thibodaux? ▼
The median age in Thibodaux, LA is 39 years. 34.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Thibodaux, LA is located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 15K and a $52,072 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Thibodaux area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Thibodaux's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Thibodaux area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lafourche Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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