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Natchitoches Parish

Louisiana · 39,080 residents · 1,253.008 sq mi
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Natchitoches Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,722. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $61,500. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

39,080
+7%since 1990
from 36,689 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.2
+4%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Natchitoches Parish
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,722
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,778 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,743
+69%since 1990
from $8,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.5%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
35.5% rent
2.4
−19%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61%(22,387)
Black37.6%(13,810)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(535)
Asian0.2%(83)
Diversity Score62.5%(22,946)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(22,357)
Black38.2%(14,917)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(566)
Asian0.4%(171)
Diversity Score62.5%(24,415)
62
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has about 39,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana earns about $25,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?

About 26.5% of people in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,391 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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