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Natchitoches

Louisiana · 18,039 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 $23,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,000. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,039
+1%since 2000
from 17,865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+31%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Natchitoches
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,967
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,240
+44%since 2000
from $12,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
57.8% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+126%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(6,370)
Black54.8%(9,892)
Hispanic / Latino5%(910)
Asian0.7%(122)
Other3%(549)
Diversity Score70.2%(12,663)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

Natchitoches, Louisiana has about 18,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

The typical household in Natchitoches, Louisiana earns about $23,967 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 $171,000, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Natchitoches, Louisiana?

About 24.9% 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 40.4% 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 1,430 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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