Natchitoches, LA Demographics

A map of Natchitoches's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	9,770	9,892	55.6%	54.8%
White	6,127	6,370	34.9%	35.3%
Hispanic	776	910	4.4%	5.0%
Multiracial	638	584	3.6%	3.2%
Native American/Other	142	161	0.8%	0.9%
Asian	124	122	0.7%	0.7%

Natchitoches, Louisiana has an estimated population of 17,577, a slight decrease from the 18,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% Black, 34.9% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Natchitoches, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Natchitoches is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Natchitoches, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Natchitoches is ranked the 27th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Natchitoches was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Natchitoches's White Population

6,127 residents of Natchitoches, or 34.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Natchitoches is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Natchitoches ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchitoches's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Natchitoches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 34.9%.

Natchitoches is more White than neighboring Vienna Bend (31.3% White), Natchez (1.7% White), and Clarence (29.7% White). Natchitoches is less White than neighboring Point Place (75.6% White), and Provencal (80.3% White).

Natchitoches's Black Population

9,770 residents of Natchitoches, or 55.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Natchitoches is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Natchitoches ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchitoches's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Black residents' share of Natchitoches's population has increased from 54.8% to 55.6%.

Natchitoches is more Black than neighboring Point Place (16.2% Black), and Provencal (2.7% Black). Natchitoches is less Black than neighboring Vienna Bend (62.3% Black), Natchez (98.3% Black), and Clarence (66.9% Black).

Natchitoches's Asian Population

124 residents of Natchitoches, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Natchitoches is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Natchitoches ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchitoches's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Natchitoches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Natchitoches is more Asian than neighboring Vienna Bend (0% Asian), Natchez (0% Asian), Point Place (0.6% Asian), Clarence (0% Asian), and Provencal (0% Asian).

Natchitoches's Hispanic Population

776 residents of Natchitoches, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Natchitoches is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Natchitoches ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchitoches's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Natchitoches's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.4%.

Natchitoches is more Hispanic than neighboring Vienna Bend (0.5% Hispanic), Natchez (0% Hispanic), Point Place (2.7% Hispanic), and Clarence (0% Hispanic). Natchitoches is less Hispanic than neighboring Provencal (17% Hispanic).

Natchitoches's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Natchitoches, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Natchitoches is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Natchitoches ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchitoches's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Natchitoches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Natchitoches is more Native American/Other than neighboring Natchez (0% Native American/Other), Point Place (0.6% Native American/Other), Clarence (0% Native American/Other), and Provencal (0% Native American/Other). Natchitoches is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vienna Bend (2.1% Native American/Other).

Natchitoches's Multiracial Population

638 residents of Natchitoches, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Natchitoches is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Natchitoches ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchitoches's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Natchitoches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Natchitoches is more Multiracial than neighboring Natchez (0% Multiracial), Clarence (3.5% Multiracial), and Provencal (0% Multiracial). Natchitoches is less Multiracial than neighboring Vienna Bend (3.8% Multiracial), and Point Place (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.