Demographics in Natchitoches, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Natchitoches?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,682

Male

8,314

47.0%

Female

9,368

53.0%

Median Age

26.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

35.6%

Black

56.5%

Hispanic

4.5%

Asian

0.7%

Two or More

5.4%

Other

1.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.4%

High School or Higher

31.9%

Foreign Born

1.9%

Veterans

4.1%

Married

22.8%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Natchitoches, LA has a population of 17,682 with a median age of 26.7. The racial makeup is 35.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 56.5% Black, 0.7% Asian. About 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.9%.