State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
22.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
745.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.54%
Growth Since 2010
-7.48%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
37,242
World Population Review
Natchitoches, Louisiana Population 2021
16,953
Natchitoches is a city located in Natchitoches Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 16,953, it is the 19th largest city in Louisiana and the 2131st largest city in the United States . Natchitoches is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -7.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,323 in 2010. Natchitoches reached it's highest population of 18,518 in 2010. Spanning over 26 miles, Natchitoches has a population density of 746 people per square mile.
The average household income in Natchitoches is $42,680 with a poverty rate of 43.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $673 per month, and the median house value is $164,700. The median age in Natchitoches is 25.6 years, 25.6 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
Natchitoches Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Natchitoches was:
- Black or African American: 57.45%
- White: 38.51%
- Other race: 2.18%
- Two or more races: 0.79%
- Native American: 0.68%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Natchitoches, Louisiana is 16,953 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,751.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,323.
Natchitoches, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,242 | -458 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 37,700 | -458 | -1.21% |
| 2019 | 38,158 | -458 | -1.20% |
| 2018 | 38,616 | -426 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 39,042 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 39,024 | 20 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 39,004 | -120 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 39,124 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 39,118 | -221 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 39,339 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 39,386 | -142 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 39,528 | 0.00% |
Natchitoches Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,283 | 57.45% |
| White | 6,892 | 38.51% |
| Some Other Race | 391 | 2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 142 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 122 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.38% |
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Natchitoches Population by Race
Natchitoches Population Pyramid $2021
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Natchitoches Population by Age
Natchitoches Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,222 | 2.74 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 3,449 | 1.7 | 16 |
| Married | 1,558 | 3.64 | 66.2 |
| Female | 978 | 4.77 | 29.6 |
| Male | 237 | 3.49 | 16 |
3.93
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Natchitoches Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 266 | 2.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 955 | 10.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,992 | 32.71% |
| Some College | 1,663 | 18.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,204 | 13.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,140 | 12.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 927 | 10.13% |
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Natchitoches Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Natchitoches Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,219 | 4,217 | 506 |
| White | 3,627 | 3,423 | 1,485 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 124 | 33 |
| Other Race | 138 | 138 | 6 |
| Native American | 68 | 68 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.43%.
Natchitoches Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,698
Average Earnings
$38,979
Average Male
$25,781
Average Female
Natchitoches Earnings by Educational Attainment
Natchitoches Language by Age
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Natchitoches Language
96.39% of Natchitoches residents speak only English, while 3.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
Natchitoches Language
Natchitoches Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,794 | 5,011 | 51.16% |
| White | 6,397 | 2,249 | 35.16% |
| Other | 391 | 237 | 60.61% |
| Hispanic | 536 | 158 | 29.48% |
43.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.33%
Male Poverty Rate
45.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Natchitoches
The race most likely to be in poverty in Natchitoches is Other, with 60.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Natchitoches is Hispanic, with 29.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.17%.
Natchitoches Poverty
Natchitoches Poverty Rate by Education
Natchitoches Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
22.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Natchitoches Married by Age and Sex
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Natchitoches Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Natchitoches Marital Status by Race
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Natchitoches Marital Status
Natchitoches Veterans by War
Natchitoches Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 385 | 4.98% |
| White | 333 | 5.87% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 11.57% |
| Other Race | 21 | 7.42% |
| Native American | 14 | 13.59% |
Natchitoches Veterans by Race
Natchitoches Veterans by Education
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6.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
Natchitoches Veterans by Education
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41.2%
Labor Force Participation
33.7%
Employment Rate
18.3%
Unemployment Rate
Natchitoches Employment by Age
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Natchitoches Employment by Race
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Natchitoches Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.19% of Natchitoches residents were born in the United States, with 75.95% having been born in Louisiana. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Natchitoches Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,953 | -266 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 17,219 | -266 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 17,485 | -266 | -1.50% |
| 2018 | 17,751 | -249 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 18,000 | -82 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 18,082 | -59 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 18,141 | -107 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 18,248 | -31 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 18,279 | -133 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 18,412 | -24 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 18,436 | -82 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 18,518 | 653 | 0.36% |
| 2000 | 17,865 | 1,256 | 0.73% |
| 1990 | 16,609 | -55 | -0.03% |
| 1980 | 16,664 | 690 | 0.42% |
| 1970 | 15,974 | 2,050 | 1.38% |
| 1960 | 13,924 | 4,010 | 3.46% |
| 1950 | 9,914 | 3,102 | 3.82% |
| 1940 | 6,812 | 2,265 | 4.12% |
| 1930 | 4,547 | 1,159 | 2.99% |
| 1920 | 3,388 | 856 | 2.96% |
| 1910 | 2,532 | 732 | 3.47% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -985 | -2.16% |
| 1880 | 2,785 | 0.00% |