Natchitoches Parish's 2026 population is estimated at 35,164, reflecting a -1.15% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Natchitoches Parish is the 30th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 39,523 and has grown -11.03% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.4 years
Female: 34.4 years
Male: 32.7 years
There are 28,293 adults, (6,270 of whom are seniors) in Natchitoches Parish.
Female: 19,143 (52.2%)
Male: 17,550 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Natchitoches Parish includes 51.04% White, 39.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,727 | 51.04% |
| Black or African American | 14,552 | 39.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,941 | 5.29% |
| Other race | 857 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 373 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 241 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Natchitoches Parish 's average per capita income is $46,217. Household income levels show a median of $46,292. The poverty rate stands at 25.42%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,438 | $111,630 |
| Families | $67,782 | $88,040 |
| Households | $46,292 | $68,591 |
| Non Families | $23,849 | $40,778 |
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