Thibodaux, LA Demographics

A map of Thibodaux's Population by Race

Thibodaux, Louisiana has an estimated population of 15,732, a slight decrease from the 15,948 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% White, 23.1% Black, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Thibodaux, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Thibodaux has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Thibodaux, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Thibodaux is ranked the 31st most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Thibodaux was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Thibodaux's White Population

10,547 residents of Thibodaux, or 67.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Thibodaux is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Thibodaux ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thibodaux's White population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. White residents' share of Thibodaux's population has increased from 53.8% to 67.0%.

Thibodaux is more White than neighboring Schriever (55.4% White). Thibodaux is less White than neighboring Bayou Country Club (97.8% White), Lafourche Crossing (74.9% White), Chackbay (87.3% White), and Choctaw (97% White).

Thibodaux's Black Population

3,633 residents of Thibodaux, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Thibodaux is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Thibodaux ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thibodaux's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Thibodaux's population has decreased from 38.0% to 23.1%.

Thibodaux is more Black than neighboring Bayou Country Club (0.1% Black), Lafourche Crossing (20.5% Black), Chackbay (2.2% Black), and Choctaw (0% Black). Thibodaux is less Black than neighboring Schriever (36.6% Black).

Thibodaux's Asian Population

149 residents of Thibodaux, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Thibodaux is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Thibodaux ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thibodaux's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Asian residents' share of Thibodaux's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Thibodaux is more Asian than neighboring Bayou Country Club (0.1% Asian), Lafourche Crossing (0% Asian), Schriever (0.1% Asian), Chackbay (0% Asian), and Choctaw (0% Asian).

Thibodaux's Hispanic Population

707 residents of Thibodaux, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Thibodaux is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Thibodaux ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thibodaux's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Thibodaux's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Thibodaux is more Hispanic than neighboring Bayou Country Club (2.1% Hispanic), Lafourche Crossing (4.3% Hispanic), Schriever (1.7% Hispanic), Chackbay (3.7% Hispanic), and Choctaw (3% Hispanic).

Thibodaux's Native American/Other Population

419 residents of Thibodaux, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Thibodaux is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Thibodaux ranks 224th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thibodaux's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 249.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Thibodaux's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.7%.

Thibodaux is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou Country Club (0% Native American/Other), Lafourche Crossing (0% Native American/Other), Schriever (1.4% Native American/Other), Chackbay (0.8% Native American/Other), and Choctaw (0% Native American/Other).

Thibodaux's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Thibodaux, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Thibodaux is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Thibodaux ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thibodaux's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Thibodaux's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Thibodaux is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayou Country Club (0% Multiracial), Lafourche Crossing (0.3% Multiracial), and Choctaw (0% Multiracial). Thibodaux is less Multiracial than neighboring Schriever (4.7% Multiracial), and Chackbay (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.