Natchitoches
City in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches is a city in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, with 18,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vienna Bend, 3.9 miles E.
- 18,039residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 23.2 sq miland area · 60.0 km²
- 779 / sq mipopulation density
- 71457main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Natchitoches
Natchitoches ( , NAK-ə-tish; French: Les Natchitoches, [le nakitɔʃ]) is a city in and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 18,039 at the 2020 census. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the indigenous Natchitoches people. The city was incorporated on February 5, 1819, and is the oldest permanent settlement in the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches is home to Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Its sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas.
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Living in Natchitoches
- Median household income
- $37,133
- Median home value
- $193,200
- Median rent
- $802/mo
- Median age
- 26.5
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Natchitoches had 18,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 779 per sq mi (301 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Natchitoches at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Natchitoches Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.16 sq mi (60.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.60 sq mi (9.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7348° N, 93.1007° W |
| ZIP codes | 71457, 71497 |
| Official website | natchitochesla.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2253545 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Natchitoches
- Vienna Bend3.9 mi E
- Natchez5.3 mi SE
- Point Place5.5 mi SE
- Clarence7.3 mi NE
- Provencal8.0 mi SW
- St. Maurice9.7 mi E
- Campti11.3 mi N
- Powhatan11.3 mi NW
- Robeline12.3 mi W
- Montgomery13.4 mi E
- Marthaville17.0 mi W
- Fort Jesup19.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches
What county is Natchitoches in?
Natchitoches is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Natchitoches, LA?
18,039 people lived in Natchitoches at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Natchitoches, LA?
The main ZIP code is 71457. Other ZIP codes: 71497.
What is the elevation of Natchitoches?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Natchitoches?
Vienna Bend (3.9 mi), Natchez (5.3 mi), Point Place (5.5 mi), Clarence (7.3 mi), Provencal (8.0 mi).
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