Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,693 | — | #1,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,292 | -38.4% | #2,922 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.4 years | -14.1% | #3,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,300 | -39.2% | #1,779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $786 | -32.4% | #2,208 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.4% | +101.7% | #3,005 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Natchitoches Parish has a population of 36,693, making it the #1,298 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.4 years, which is 14.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292, ranking #2,922 out of 3,222 counties — 38.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.4% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Natchitoches Parish is $171,300 (-39.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $786/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.9%.
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93.3% of residents in Natchitoches Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 36,693, making it the 1,298th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Natchitoches Parish is 33.4 years, which is 14.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292, which ranks #2,922 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Natchitoches Parish is $171,300, 39.2% below the national median. Renters in Natchitoches Parish pay a median gross rent of $786 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Natchitoches Parish, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Natchitoches Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (39.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%).
All data for Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.