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Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana had an estimated 35,982 residents on July 1, 2024, down 4.1 percent since the 2020 census base of 37,519, across 1,252 square miles. County output reached $2.05 bn in 2024, 835 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 19 7(a) approvals worth $13.1 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Natchitoches Parish
How many people live in Natchitoches Parish
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202436,693
- Households14,508
- Average household size2.53
- Median household income$46,292
- Median age33.4
- Median gross rent$786 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$171,300
- Home value to household income3.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income20.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher25.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree10.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over21,896
- Population under 188,400
- Share under 1822.9 percent
- Population 65 and over6,270
- Share 65 and over17.1 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6422,023
- Civilian labor force15,558
- Unemployment rate5.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over55.0 percent
- Rank by population among Louisiana parishes29th of 64
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1298th of 3,222
Natchitoches Parish is the 29th largest of 64 Louisiana parishes by population. A median home costs 3.7 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.9 percent against 17.1 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Natchitoches Parish's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202435,982
- Census 2020 base population37,519
- Population change since the 2020 census base-4.10 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-409
- Births, 2024412
- Deaths, 2024544
- Natural change, 2024-132
- Net domestic migration, 2024-316
- Net international migration, 202438
- Total net migration, 2024-278
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-1,108
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2908th of 3,144
The county has lost 4.10 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Natchitoches Parish from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving658
- People arriving, from those returns1,210
- Tax returns filed by households leaving775
- Net household movement-117
- Adjusted gross income arriving$35.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-8.8 m
- Average income of an arriving household$53,167
- Average income of a leaving household$56,459
- Largest single originSabine Parish (51 households)
- Largest single destinationRapides Parish (73 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine Parish | 51 | 96 | $2.9 m |
| Rapides Parish | 50 | 96 | $2.4 m |
| Caddo Parish | 37 | 55 | $1.4 m |
| Red River Parish | 33 | 71 | $963,000 |
| Bossier Parish | 25 | 42 | $887,000 |
| Winn Parish | 25 | 47 | $859,000 |
| Harris County | 22 | 45 | $597,000 |
Households arriving report $3,292 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Sabine Parish, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Natchitoches Parish economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.05 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.02 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20241.2 percent
- GDP change over five years33.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Louisiana areas BEA publishes29th of 64
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1257th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$55,774
Output grew 1.2 percent in the latest year and 33.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Natchitoches Parish
- Covered employment, annual average14,311
- Establishments reporting1,053
- Average annual pay$46,001
- Average weekly wage$885
- Manufacturing, employment2,901
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$63,310
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,619
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,898
- Retail trade, employment1,600
- Retail trade, average annual pay$28,971
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,496
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$31,989
- Construction, employment503
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment503
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,901 | 25 | $63,310 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,619 | 110 | $17,898 |
| Retail trade | 1,600 | 136 | $28,971 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,496 | 114 | $31,989 |
| Construction | 503 | 78 | $50,492 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 503 | 48 | $52,926 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 411 | 41 | $47,307 |
| Finance and insurance | 387 | 64 | $63,151 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 2,901 jobs, 20.3 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Natchitoches Parish?
- Establishments, all industries835
- Employment at those establishments11,991
- Annual payroll$568.8 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents22.8
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Natchitoches Parish
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202440
- Declared construction value permitted$10.2 m
- Single family units authorized40
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$255,703
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.8
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Natchitoches Parish (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded19
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$13.1 m
- Average 7(a) approval$689,358
- Median 7(a) approval$420,000
- Largest single approval$2,521,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)158
- Jobs per approval8.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active11
- Distinct industries receiving approvals13
- Median 7(a) term180 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer47.4 percent
- Loans on real estate terms9
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter7
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals5.3 percent
- Leading industry by approval countFitness and Recreational Sports Centers (3)
- Most active lenderAmerican Bank (5)
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Natchitoches Parish
Do SBA loans in Natchitoches Parish get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded1
- Paid in full1
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure16
- Status: Paid in full1
- Status: Cancelled1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 1 loan has reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Natchitoches Parish
- Borrower cities with recorded lending7
- Natchitoches, approvals12
- Marthaville, approvals2
- Lena, approvals1
- Powhatan, approvals1
- Provencal, approvals1
- Coushatta, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches | 12 | $5,783,300 |
| Marthaville | 2 | $2,075,000 |
| Lena | 1 | $2,521,000 |
| Powhatan | 1 | $1,430,000 |
| Provencal | 1 | $866,900 |
| Coushatta | 1 | $338,000 |
| Campti | 1 | $83,600 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Natchitoches Parish
How large is Natchitoches Parish?
- Land area1,252 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Louisiana parishes4th of 64
- Width, east to west42.5 mi
- Height, north to south55.4 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary8
- Residents per square mile of land29
- Establishments per square mile0.67
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Natchitoches Parish
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Natchitoches Parish, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 220129
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book10
- Of those, participating in the NFIP9
- NFIP participation rate90.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Natchitoches Parish, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Natchitoches Parish (community 220129), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Natchitoches Parish in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 90.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202436,693
- Households14,508
- Average household size2.53
- Median household income$46,292
- Median age33.4
Common questions
Natchitoches Parish questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana?
The Census Bureau estimates 35,982 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 36,693, in 14,508 households, ranking 29th of 64 Louisiana counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Natchitoches Parish's population growing?
The population has fallen 4.10 percent since the 2020 census base of 37,519, to 35,982 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 412 births against 544 deaths, with net migration of -278. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Natchitoches Parish?
$46,292. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300, which is 3.7 times income, and median gross rent is $786 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Natchitoches Parish?
835 establishments, employing 11,991 people with an annual payroll of $568.8 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Natchitoches Parish?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 2,901 jobs, 20.3 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 14,311 jobs at an average annual pay of $46,001, or $885 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Natchitoches Parish?
19 7(a) approvals totaling $13.1 m since FY2020, across 11 lenders, with a median approval of $420,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Natchitoches Parish?
40 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $10.2 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Natchitoches Parish?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Natchitoches Parish come from?
The largest single origin is Sabine Parish, with 51 households. Arriving households report an average income of $53,167 against $56,459 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Natchitoches Parish on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Natchitoches Parish?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Natchitoches Parish
Cities and places in Natchitoches.
12 Census places lie wholly or partly in Natchitoches Parish. All 12 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches | city | 17,577 | 12 | Wholly in this county |
| Vienna Bend | CDP | 1,502 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Campti | town | 1,047 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Provencal | village | 564 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Point Place | CDP | 476 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Goldonna | village | 404 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Natchez | village | 351 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Clarence | village | 317 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ashland | village | 151 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Robeline | village | 110 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Marthaville | CDP | 41 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Powhatan | village | 35 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
A further 2 of the county's 19 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Natchitoches Parish, the largest being Lena (1), Coushatta (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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