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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Natchitoches

Louisiana · 16,609 residents · 22.689 sq mi
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Natchitoches has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,509. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $49,000. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,609
−7%vs 2000
vs 17,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
732 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
24.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 24.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Natchitoches
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,509
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,111 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,371
−42%vs 2000
vs $12,642 in 2000
US average: $14,340
39.8%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
53.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.0% in 2000
46.1% rent
3.4
+7%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(7,724)
Black52.6%(9,399)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(232)
Asian0.8%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(11,535)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(8,066)
Black49.9%(8,292)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(217)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other1.1%(184)
Diversity Score65.9%(10,942)
66
+2%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

Natchitoches, Louisiana has about 16,609 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

The typical household in Natchitoches, Louisiana earns about $14,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Natchitoches, Louisiana expensive?

In Natchitoches, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Natchitoches, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

About 39.8% of people in Natchitoches, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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