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71457

Natchitoches, LA

Total Population
25,608
Median Household Income
$43,057
Median Home Value
$182,600
Median Rent
$797

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$43,057
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$182,600
100.2% above state median
Rent
$797
100% above state median
Median Age
32.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Natchitoches, LA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 32.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 27.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$43,057
-42.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,791,692
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.68 people

Total Households
9,249
Family Households
35.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.9%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
20.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
11.5%
Total Employed Residents:4,969

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.9%
178 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
10 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,482
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.2%
9,797 employed
Labor Force
10,866
1,062 unemployed
Median Age
32.2 years
Per Capita Income
$25,914
Poverty Rate
27.3%

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