Natchitoches, Louisiana Population 2022
Natchitoches is a city located in Natchitoches Parish Louisiana. Natchitoches has a 2020 population of 16,687. Natchitoches is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -9.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,518 in 2010.
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 Natchitocheswas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Natchitoches Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Natchitoches Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$30,698
Average Earnings
$38,979
Average Male
$25,781
Average Female
Natchitoches Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,794 | 5,011 | 51.16% |
| White | 6,397 | 2,249 | 35.16% |
| Other | 237 | NaN% | |
| 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 Black, with 51.16% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
22.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Natchitoches Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
6.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
41.2%
Labor Force Participation
33.7%
Employment Rate
18.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.95%
Born in Natchitoches
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,687 | -266 | -1.57% |
| 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% |