Natchitoches, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

17,711

Unemployment

15.5%

Poverty

40.4%

Median Home

$171,000

Median Income

$23,967

Median Rent

$699

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Natchitoches SnackAbility

2
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

2/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

9.5

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Natchitoches, LA Crime Report

1,253
Total Crimes

7,211.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

207.41%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Natchitoches / 100k People	Louisiana / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,253	7,211.9	3,523.8	2,346.0

Violent Crime	192	1,105.1	639.4	387.8
Murder	6	34.5	15.8	6.5
Robbery	29	166.9	80.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	144	828.8	497.0	279.7
Property Crime	1,061	6,106.8	2,884.4	1,958.2
Burglary	282	1,623.1	510.1	314.2
Larceny	715	4,115.3	2,107.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	64	368.4	266.9	246.0

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Natchitoches, LA Cost Of Living

89
Natchitoches's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Natchitoches	Louisiana	National Average
Overall	89	91	100

Services	92	98	100
Groceries	93	97	100
Health	98	97	100
Housing	70	83	100
Transportation	91	93	100
Utilities	101	86	100

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Natchitoches, LA Photos

Ducournau Restaurant Natchitoches Front Street

Source: Public Domain

Church Of The Immaculate Conception Sign In Natchitoches Img

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Church Of The Immaculate Conception Sign In Natchitochesc La Img

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

First Baptist Church In Natchitochesc La Img

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

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Carriage Rides Through Historic Natchitochesc La Img

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Restored Fort Saint Jean Baptiste In Natchitochesc La Img

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Rankings for Natchitoches in Louisiana

Ranks #7 in Worst Places To Live In Louisiana

Ranks #12 in Most Dangerous Places In Louisiana

Ranks #44 in Safest Places In Louisiana

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Population over time in Natchitoches

Year	Population	% Change
2020	17,711	-2.0%
2019	18,080	-0.5%
2018	18,176	-1.2%
2017	18,402	-0.3%
2016	18,460	0.0%
2015	18,460	0.7%
2014	18,336	0.4%
2013	18,264	0.6%
2012	18,156	0.4%
2011	18,083	-

Race / Ethnicity in Natchitoches

White

35.0% (6,191)

African American

58.4% (10,341)

American Indian

0.5% (82)

Asian

0.2% (27)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.6% (288)

Two Or More

1.0% (169)

Hispanic

3.5% (613)

Race	Natchitoches	LA	USA
White	35.0%	58.3%	60.1%
African American	58.4%	31.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	0.2%	1.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.0%	2.0%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.5%	5.2%	18.2%

Gender in Natchitoches

Female

53.0% (9,391)

Male

47.0% (8,320)

Gender	Natchitoches	LA	USA
Female	53.0%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	47.0%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Natchitoches for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (708)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (1,771)

High School / GED

34.0% (6,021)

Some College

17.0% (3,010)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (1,948)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (2,479)

Master's Degree

8.0% (1,416)

Professional Degree

1.0% (177)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (177)

Education	Natchitoches	LA	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	34.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Natchitoches, Louisiana

Less than $10,000

19.8% (350,421)

$10,000 to $14,999

9.8% (172,760)

$15,000 to $24,999

21.7% (383,503)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.6% (134,164)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.5% (167,553)

$50,000 to $74,999

10.6% (187,769)

$75,000 to $99,999

6.3% (111,804)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.8% (190,526)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.0% (36,144)

$200,000 or more

2.1% (36,451)

Income	Natchitoches	LA	USA
Less than $10,000	19.8%	8.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	9.8%	5.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	21.7%	12.2%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.6%	10.2%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.5%	12.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	10.6%	16.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	6.3%	11.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.8%	13.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.0%	5.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.1%	4.7%	8.3%

Natchitoches, LA
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Rankings for Natchitoches in Louisiana

Ranks #7 in Worst Places To Live In Louisiana