Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 36,784 with a growth rate of -1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana is the 31st largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 39,528 and has seen a growth of -6.94% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 2,870 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 7,486 | 4,616 | 160.84% |
| 1830 | 7,905 | 419 | 5.60% |
| 1840 | 14,350 | 6,445 | 81.53% |
| 1850 | 14,228 | -122 | -0.85% |
| 1860 | 16,699 | 2,471 | 17.37% |
| 1870 | 18,265 | 1,566 | 9.38% |
| 1880 | 19,707 | 1,442 | 7.89% |
| 1890 | 25,836 | 6,129 | 31.10% |
| 1900 | 33,216 | 7,380 | 28.56% |
| 1910 | 36,455 | 3,239 | 9.75% |
| 1920 | 38,602 | 2,147 | 5.89% |
| 1930 | 38,477 | -125 | -0.32% |
| 1940 | 40,997 | 2,520 | 6.55% |
| 1950 | 38,144 | -2,853 | -6.96% |
| 1960 | 35,653 | -2,491 | -6.53% |
| 1970 | 35,219 | -434 | -1.22% |
| 1980 | 39,863 | 4,644 | 13.19% |
| 1990 | 36,689 | -3,174 | -7.96% |
| 2010 | 39,528 | 2,839 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 39,386 | -142 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 39,339 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 39,118 | -221 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 39,124 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 39,004 | -120 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 39,024 | 20 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 39,042 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 38,616 | -426 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 38,158 | -458 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 37,700 | -458 | -1.20% |
| 2021 | 37,242 | -458 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 36,784 | -458 | -1.23% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,908 | 51.70% |
| Black or African American | 16,305 | 42.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 381 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 1,127 | 2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 715 | 1.86% |
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,324 | 2.62 | 50 |
| Married | 5,309 | 3.34 | 76.5 |
| Male | 459 | 4.37 | 38.6 |
| Female | 1,853 | 4.43 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 6,703 | 1.44 | 33.3 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 662 | 2.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,123 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 8,761 | 38.03% |
| Some College | 3,946 | 17.13% |
| Associates Degree | 2,954 | 12.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,760 | 11.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,831 | 7.95% |
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 23 | 19 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 312 | 277 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 331 | 305 | 115 |
| White | 12,791 | 11,706 | 3,233 |
| Other Race | 552 | 540 | 114 |
| Black | 8,911 | 7,344 | 1,029 |
| Native American | 293 | 206 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 97.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.17%.
$28,895
Average Earnings
$31,661
Average Male
$26,906
Average Female
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Language
97.95% of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,779 | 6,657 | 42.19% |
| Hispanic | 903 | 307 | 34.00% |
| White | 19,148 | 3,980 | 20.79% |
| Multiple | 692 | 79 | 11.42% |
| Asian | 69 | 2 | 2.90% |
| Native | 381 | 5 | 1.31% |
| Other | 466 | NaN% |
30.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.38%
Male Poverty Rate
31.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 42.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.90%.
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 6.40% |
| Black | 536 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 102 | 30.00% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.88% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 15.90% |
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
6.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
49%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
79.06%
Born in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.09% of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 79.06% having been born in Louisiana. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990