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Natchitoches, LA

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Population
17,146
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
121 ft
Median Home Value
$193,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$802/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,133
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityAlexandria, Louisiana48 miles away · 42,938 residents.

About Natchitoches

Natchitoches Parish is a parish in northwestern Louisiana, established in 1805 with the city of Natchitoches as its parish seat. The region is the historic heart of the Cane River Louisiana Creole community and is traversed by the Red River and Cane River Lake. The area is home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park and forms a key segment of the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail, preserving the unique cultural legacy of early French, Spanish, and Creole settlers.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Property TaxA+97.7ratingSmall Town FitA+97.6rating

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