Natchitoches Parish's estimated 2026 population is 35,164 with a growth rate of -1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Natchitoches Parish is the 30th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 39,523 and has seen a growth of -11.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Natchitoches Parish includes 50.98% White, 39.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (50.98%)
Black or African American (39.98%)
Two or more races (4.89%)
Other race (2.56%)
Native American (0.97%)
Asian (0.63%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,885 | 50.98% |
| Black or African American | 14,810 | 39.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,812 | 4.89% |
| Other race | 950 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 358 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 232 | 0.63% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Natchitoches Parish's average per capita income is $42,983. Household income levels show a median of $46,798. The poverty rate stands at 24.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,993 | $108,194 |
| Families | $67,177 | $86,830 |
| Households | $46,798 | $68,240 |
| Non Families | $24,692 | $41,061 |
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