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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Natchitoches

Louisiana · 17,865 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 $23,111. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $73,100. At a median age of 24.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,865
+8%since 1990
from 16,609 in 1990
1990 – 2025
787 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 732 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.5
−2%since 1990
from 24.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Natchitoches
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,111
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,509 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,642
+72%since 1990
from $7,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.8%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$378
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
49.0%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
51.0% rent
3.2
−6%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

23.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−1%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 17,865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

The typical household in Natchitoches, Louisiana earns about $23,111 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

About 23.5% 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 34.8% of people in Natchitoches, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natchitoches, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Natchitoches, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,256 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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