Natchitoches is a city located in Natchitoches Parish Louisiana. Natchitoches has a 2024 population of 16,938. Natchitoches is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -5.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,966 in 2020.
The average household income in Natchitoches is $59,122 with a poverty rate of 38.02%. The median age in Natchitoches is 26.6 years: 25.7 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Natchitoches was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,181 | 56.85% |
| White | 6,532 | 36.48% |
| Two or more races | 796 | 4.44% |
| Asian | 186 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,998 | 2.65 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 3,134 | 1.55 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Married | 1,496 | 3.59 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 1,208 | 4.22 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Male | 160 | 3.79 | 53.8 | 46.3 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
42.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 880 | 9.55% |
| Associates Degree | 746 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,262 | 13.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,246 | 13.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,153 | 34.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 1,726 | 18.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,173 | 4,306 | 610 |
| White | 3,514 | 3,365 | 1,649 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 196 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 195 | 90 |
| Asian | 120 | 120 | 98 |
| Other Race | 109 | 86 | 9 |
| Native American | 43 | 40 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,729 | $46,071 | $56,243 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,579 | $66,484 | $67,681 |
| High School Graduate | $26,992 | $26,250 | $32,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,639 | $35,636 | $38,640 |
| Some College | $30,156 | $33,364 | $28,929 |
$36,639
Average Earnings
$35,636
Average Male
$38,640
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.78% of Natchitoches residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,237 | 4,318 | 46.75% |
| White | 5,694 | 1,433 | 25.17% |
| Multiple | 633 | 246 | 38.86% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 97 | 23.26% |
| Other | 131 | 46 | 35.11% |
| Asian | 159 | 8 | 5.03% |
| Native | 48 | 2 | 4.17% |
38.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.81%
Male Poverty Rate
40.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Natchitoches is Black, with 46.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Natchitoches is Native, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.8% |
| Some College | 18.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.35% |
| Female Employed | 26.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.03% |
| Male Employed | 12.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,639 | $78,113 |
| Households | $34,020 | $59,122 |
| Married Families | $99,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,789 | $40,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.6%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
706
Number of Veterans
581
Male Veterans
125
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 234 |
| 75+ | 156 |
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 342 | 4.56% |
| White | 341 | 6.11% |
| Other Race | 18 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.88% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.19%
Born in Natchitoches
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.43% of Natchitoches residents were born in the United States, with 75.19% having been born in Louisiana. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,653 | -257 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 15,910 | -257 | -1.59% |
| 2027 | 16,167 | -257 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 16,424 | -257 | -1.54% |
| 2025 | 16,681 | -257 | -1.52% |
| 2024 | 16,938 | -257 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 17,195 | -238 | -1.37% |
| 2022 | 17,433 | -218 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 17,651 | -315 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 17,966 | 478 | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 17,488 | -259 | -1.46% |
| 2018 | 17,747 | -250 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 17,997 | -76 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 18,073 | -71 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 18,144 | -105 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 18,249 | -27 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 18,276 | -133 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 18,409 | -22 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 18,431 | -84 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 18,515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,865 | 1,256 | 7.56% |
| 1990 | 16,609 | -55 | -0.33% |
| 1980 | 16,664 | 690 | 4.32% |
| 1970 | 15,974 | 2,050 | 14.72% |
| 1960 | 13,924 | 4,010 | 40.45% |
| 1950 | 9,914 | 3,102 | 45.54% |
| 1940 | 6,812 | 2,265 | 49.81% |
| 1930 | 4,547 | 1,159 | 34.21% |
| 1920 | 3,388 | 856 | 33.81% |
| 1910 | 2,532 | 732 | 40.67% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -985 | -35.37% |
| 1880 | 2,785 | -12,868 | -82.21% |