Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has a population of 36,693, the 29th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $46,292 and the median home value is $171,300. The poverty rate is 25.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Natchitoches Parish Quick Facts

Population 36,693

Median Household Income $46,292

Median Home Value $171,300

Poverty Rate 25.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 33.4 years

Homeownership Rate 61.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.8%

High School Graduation 87.6%

Cities/Places 12

Population 36,693 29th of 64

Median Income $46,292 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 25.4%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Natchitoches Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	37,047	36,693	-1.0%
Median household income	$46,798	$46,292	-1.1%
Median home value	$163,000	$171,300	+5.1%

Median Household Income

Natchitoches Parish

$46,292

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Natchitoches Parish

$171,300

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 31.5%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 22.0%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.4%

$10K-$15K

9.1%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

7.4%

$75K-$100K

9.3%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

53.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.0%

Renter 39.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $786/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

28.7%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

21.1%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Natchitoches Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Natchitoches	17,577	$37,133	35.9%	$193,200
Vienna Bend	1,502	$29,327	30.1%	$123,500
Campti	1,047	$19,351	41.7%	$78,300
Provencal	564	$79,375	3.7%	$116,200
Point Place	476	$37,429	4.6%	$253,600
Goldonna	404	$65,000	30.4%	$102,900
Natchez	351	N/A	47.9%	$66,900
Clarence	317	N/A	29.0%	$97,900
Ashland	151	$43,239	8.0%	$156,300
Robeline	110	$12,500	76.4%	$122,500
Marthaville	41	$63,750	7.3%	N/A
Powhatan	35	$18,333	5.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Natchitoches Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 36,693. It is the 29th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Natchitoches Parish is 33.4 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292. This is 24% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $171,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Natchitoches Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Natchitoches Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?

Natchitoches Parish has a population of 36,693, making it the 29th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Natchitoches Parish?

The median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292 with a poverty rate of 25.4%.

How many cities are in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?

Natchitoches Parish contains 12 Census-designated places.