Natchitoches, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,682
Population
763/sq mi density
$38,731
Median Income
$23,380 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$193,151 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
909
Violent Crime/100K
4,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,731 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
909 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,682
Census 2023
Population Density
763
per square mile
Land Area
23.2
square miles (60.0 km²)
Median Age
26.7 yrs
31% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 56.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.6%
Black
56.5%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.3%
10% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.8%
9% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.532
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,682 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 763 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 23.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 26.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 14.3% |
| Health Insurance | 92.2% |
| Uninsured | 7.8% |
| Broadband Access | 82.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.532 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |