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Thibodaux
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Thibodaux is a small city located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche in northwestern Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Lafourche Parish is a parish located in the south of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 14,431 at the 2000 census. Thibodaux is nicknamed Queen City of Lafourche, as it is the parish's largest community and the parish seat. Thibodaux is home to Nicholls State University.
The community was settled in the 18th century. It was incorporated as a town in 1830 under the name Thibodauxville, in honor of local plantation owner Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, who in 1824 served as acting governor of Louisiana. The name was changed to Thibodeaux in 1838, and the current spelling Thibodaux was officially adopted in 1918.
Thibodaux is located at the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 square kilometers and rest is all land. In the city the population was spread out with 24.6 percent under the age of 18, 17.3 percent from 18 to 24, 25.1 percent from 25 to 44, 18.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 14.1 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males. It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.
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