Natchitoches, LA

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2021 Population
18,105
2.22% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bill Cassidy
Republican Party
US Senator
John Kennedy
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
25.9
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
37.4%
7.32% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$28,401
18.5% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$163,900
4.15% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
5,735
4.94% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Natchitoches, LA had a population of 18.1k people with a median age of 25.9 and a median household income of $28,401. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Natchitoches, LA grew from 17,711 to 18,105, a 2.22% increase and its median household income grew from $23,967 to $28,401, a 18.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Natchitoches, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.26%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%).

None of the households in Natchitoches, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Natchitoches, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Natchitoches, LA are Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2,052 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Natchitoches, LA was $163,900, and the homeownership rate was 40.3%.

Most people in Natchitoches, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Natchitoches, LA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Natchitoches, LA is home to a population of 18.1k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.834% of Natchitoches, LA residents were born outside of the country (151 people).

In 2021, there were 1.58 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Natchitoches, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.55k White (Non-Hispanic) and 309 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Natchitoches, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Natchitoches, LA was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Natchitoches, LA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    10.4k ± 508
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.55k ± 498
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    309 ± 101
3.4%
Hispanic Population
616 people

In 2021, there were 1.58 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Natchitoches, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.55k White (Non-Hispanic) and 309 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.4% of the people in Natchitoches, LA are hispanic (616 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Natchitoches, LA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Honduras
    34,582 ± 4,549 people
  2. Mexico
    24,245 ± 3,813 people
  3. Vietnam
    18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.834%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
151 people
1.57%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
278 people

As of 2021, 0.834% of Natchitoches, LA residents (151 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Natchitoches, LA was 1.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    280 ± 100
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    240 ± 124
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    95 ± 48

Natchitoches, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Natchitoches, LA employs 5.74k people. The largest industries in Natchitoches, LA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,167 people), Educational Services (1,165 people), and Retail Trade (704 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($57,639), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,500).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.74k
2021 Value
± 626
4.94%
1 Year growth
± 15.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Natchitoches, LA grew at a rate of 4.94%, from 5.47k employees to 5.74k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Natchitoches, LA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (792 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (632 people), and Production Occupations (581 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Natchitoches, LA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.74k
2021 Value
± 626
4.94%
1 Year growth
± 15.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Natchitoches, LA grew at a rate of 4.94%, from 5.47k employees to 5.74k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Natchitoches, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,167 people), Educational Services (1,165 people), and Retail Trade (704 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Natchitoches, LA, though some of these residents may live in Natchitoches, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,836
Median earning men ± $9,243
$22,265
Median earning women ± $6,289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,313), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($75,078), Other Services Except Public Administration ($53,158), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,870).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48B
  2. $46.7B
  3. $46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B
2020 Value in Louisiana
$691B
Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana
86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $48.8B
  2. $24.6B
  3. $8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy
Senator from Louisiana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
John Kennedy
Senator from Louisiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Natchitoches, LA awarded 2,052 degrees. The student population of Natchitoches, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,005 male students and 7,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Natchitoches, LA are White (1,210 and 60%), followed by Black or African American (526 and 26.1%), Hispanic or Latino (124 and 6.15%), and Two or More Races (85 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Natchitoches, LA by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2,052 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Natchitoches, LA are Registered Nursing (472 and 23%), General Studies (324 and 15.8%), and General Business Administration & Management (104 and 5.07%).

The median tuition cost in Natchitoches, LA for a public four year colleges is $5,180 for in-state students and $15,968 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Natchitoches, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,735 (28% men and 72% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,735 students enrolled in Natchitoches, LA, 28% men and 72% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,191 records, of which 71.6% were women and 28.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 113 degree-majors awarded
  2. 104 degree-majors awarded
  3. 279 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Natchitoches, LA was General Studies with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Natchitoches, LA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,052 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern State University of Louisiana with 2,052 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 528 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Natchitoches, LA, which is 0.346 times less than the 1,524 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,210 degrees mean that there were 2.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 526 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,180) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Natchitoches, LA was $163,900 in 2021, which is 0.669 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,000 to $163,900, a 4.15% decrease. The homeownership rate in Natchitoches, LA is 40.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Natchitoches, LA have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Natchitoches, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Natchitoches, LA is $28,401. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Natchitoches, LA was Census Tract 5 with a value of $52,303, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $45,294 and $41,228.

Property

$163,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$11,022
$2,370
Median Property Taxes
±$293

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Natchitoches, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Natchitoches, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

40.3%
Homeownership
2021
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 40.3% of the housing units in Natchitoches, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5
  2. Census Tract 3
  3. Census Tract 8

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Natchitoches, LA was Census Tract 5 with a value of $52,303, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $45,294 and $41,228.

The following map shows all of the places in Natchitoches, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$28,401
Median Household Income
± $3,900
5.89k
Number of Households
± 531

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.89k households in Natchitoches, LA grew to $28,401 from the previous year's value of $23,967.

The following chart displays the households in Natchitoches, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Natchitoches, LA is from Louisiana.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana
0.465
2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.4%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Walked (3.56%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Natchitoches, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who walked to work (3.56%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Natchitoches, LA have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Natchitoches, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Natchitoches, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Natchitoches, LA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

37.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Natchitoches, LA (6.23k out of 16.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Natchitoches, LA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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92.6% of the population of Natchitoches, LA has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 38.8% on Medicaid, 6.78% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Natchitoches Parish, LA see 1908 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.59% increase from the previous year (1757 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3423 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 232 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,908 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Natchitoches Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Natchitoches Parish, LA see an average of 1,908 patients per year. This represents a 8.59% increase from the previous year (1,757 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Natchitoches Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 34.3% between 18 and 34 years, 25.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.1% were men and 57.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.42%
Uninsured
29.1%
Employer Coverage
38.8%
Medicaid
6.78%
Medicare
16.5%
Non-Group
1.41%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Natchitoches, LA declined by 40.3% from 12.4% to 7.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Natchitoches, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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