Natchitoches, LA Demographics

A map of Natchitoches's Population by Race

Natchitoches, Louisiana had a population of 18,039 in 2020. It was 35.3% White, 54.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Natchitoches, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is the 27th most populous. 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's White Population

6,370 residents of Natchitoches identify as White, or 35.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Natchitoches considerably less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is ranked #392 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Natchitoches is more White than neighboring Vienna Bend (28.7% White), Natchez (3.1% White), and Clarence (21.2% White). Natchitoches is less White than neighboring Point Place (54.7% White), and Provencal (90.2% White).

Natchitoches's Black Population

9,892 residents of Natchitoches identify as Black, or 54.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Natchitoches considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is ranked #95 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Natchitoches is more Black than neighboring Point Place (32.5% Black), and Provencal (0.9% Black). Natchitoches is less Black than neighboring Vienna Bend (58.8% Black), Natchez (93.3% Black), and Clarence (73.3% Black).

Natchitoches's Asian Population

122 residents of Natchitoches identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Natchitoches roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is ranked #148 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Natchitoches is more Asian than neighboring Natchez (0% Asian), Point Place (0% Asian), Clarence (0% Asian), and Provencal (0.2% Asian). Natchitoches is less Asian than neighboring Vienna Bend (1.1% Asian).

Natchitoches's Hispanic Population

910 residents of Natchitoches identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Natchitoches roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Natchitoches is more Hispanic than neighboring Vienna Bend (3.4% Hispanic), Natchez (1.2% Hispanic), Point Place (2.4% Hispanic), Clarence (0.6% Hispanic), and Provencal (2.5% Hispanic).

Natchitoches's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Natchitoches identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Natchitoches roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is ranked #156 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Natchitoches is more Native American/Other than neighboring Natchez (0.6% Native American/Other). Natchitoches is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vienna Bend (3.3% Native American/Other), Point Place (5% Native American/Other), and Provencal (1.3% Native American/Other).

Natchitoches's Multiracial Population

584 residents of Natchitoches identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Natchitoches roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Natchitoches is ranked #262 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Natchitoches is more Multiracial than neighboring Natchez (1.8% Multiracial). Natchitoches is less Multiracial than neighboring Vienna Bend (4.6% Multiracial), Point Place (5.5% Multiracial), Clarence (4% Multiracial), and Provencal (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.