Provencal, Louisiana
Provencal: Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Provencal is a village located in the county of Natchitoches Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 611 and a population density of 96 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 593 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Provencal
| Population : | 593 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Natchitoches Parish |
| Postal code : | 71468 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 6.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:45:17 (4th May 2024) |
| Density : | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Provencal is located at 31°39'11"N 93°12'8"W (31.6529500, -93.2021100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Provencal decreased by 3.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 611 | - | census |
| 2011 | 609 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 610 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 606 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 609 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 609 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 611 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 615 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 611 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 607 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 593 | -2.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,182 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,254 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,760 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,254 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 94.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 996 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
Provencal zip code is 71468.
County name: Natchitoches, County
fips: 22069
Provencal, Warnock
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,055 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $491 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $736 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,464 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,718 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 92,259 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 283,660 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,775 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,481 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,265 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,126 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 493 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,012 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 120 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 907 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,363.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.19 |
Schools in Provencal
College & universities near Provencal, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160038 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches (LA) | 71497-0002 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Provencal, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
Post offices near Provencal
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Provencal Post Office | Provencal (LA) | 71468 |
| Flora Post Office | Flora (LA) | 71428 |
| Natchez Post Office | Natchez (LA) | 71456 |
| East Natchitoch Post Office | Natchitoches (LA) | 71457 |
| Natchitoch Post Office | Natchitoches (LA) | 71457 |
Other cities in Natchitoches Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Natchitoches Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Natchitoches | 17,485 | Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Natchitoches | 17,190 | Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Campti | 1,033 | Town in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Natchez | 591 | Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Clarence | 479 | Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Goldonna | 416 | Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Forest | 335 | Human settlement in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Ashland | 260 | Village in the northernmost portion of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Robeline | 168 | Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Powhatan | 129 | Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States |
