Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches: Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

About

Natchitoches is a city located in the county of Natchitoches Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,323 and a population density of 694 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,190 inhabitants.

The city was created 310 years ago in 1713.

Natchitoches locator map
Location of Natchitoches on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Natchitoches

Population : 17,190 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Louisiana (United States)
County : Natchitoches Parish
Different from : Nacogdoches
Postal code : 71457
Area : 26.42 km2
Named for : Natchitoches people
Altitude : 118 feet / 36 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1714 (310 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 04:53:10 (21st November 2024)
Density : 651 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.59% (2010-2020)
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Exchange Bank Main Office
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Geography

Natchitoches is located at 31°45'39"N 93°5'11"W (31.7607200, -93.0862700).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Natchitoches decreased by 6.59% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 18,323 - census
2011 18,436 0.61% estimation process
2012 18,412 -0.13% estimation process
2013 18,279 -0.73% estimation process
2014 18,248 -0.17% estimation process
2015 18,141 -0.59% estimation process
2016 18,082 -0.33% estimation process
2017 18,000 -0.46% estimation process
2018 17,751 -1.4% estimation process
2019 17,485 -1.52% estimation process
2020 17,190 -1.72% estimation process

Natchitoches zip code is 71457. County name: Natchitoches, County fips: 22069

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People born in Natchitoches (38)

People born in Natchitoches, including businessman James R. Bath, Confederate Army general Henry Hopkins Sibley, basketball player Marques Johnson, .

List

  • Pierre Bossier (American politician) he was born in 22/03/1797
  • Vince Williams (American actor (1957-1997)) he was born in 11/07/1957
  • Pat Listach (American baseball player) he was born in 12/09/1967
  • Pierre-Joseph Maës (French politician) he was born in 31/12/1787
  • Robert Harling (American writer, producer and film director) he was born in 12/11/1951
  • Ada Jack Carver Snell (American writer) she was born in 07/04/1890
  • Arthur C. Watson (American politician (Democrat)) he was born in 15/12/1909
  • Charlie Tolar (American running back (1937-2003)) he was born in 05/09/1937
  • Eugene P. Watson (librarian)
  • Floyd Kranson (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 24/07/1913
  • George W. Jack (American judge) he was born in 01/11/1875
  • Jack Berly (American baseball player) he was born in 24/05/1903
  • Okla Jones II (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/09/1945
  • Oscar Woods (American Texas blues guitarist, singer and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1895
  • Paul L. Foshee (American crop duster and politician) he was born in 12/11/1932
  • Petey Perot (American football player) he was born in 28/04/1957
  • Robert DeBlieux (American artist (1933-2010)) he was born in 26/01/1933
  • Robert Hilburn (American music critic) he was born in 25/09/1939

Schools in Natchitoches

College & universities near Natchitoches, LA

Code Name City ZIP
160038 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches (LA) 71497-0002

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Natchitoches, LA

Code Name Address Type
SHR Shreveport, Louisiana 451 Clyde Fant Parkway BUS
SHG Shreveport, LA 408 Fannin Street BUS

Post offices near Natchitoches

Post Office Name City ZIP
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
Campti 1,033 Town in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Provencal 593 Village 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

Distance to Other Cities

Natchitoches distances to largest Louisiana cities