Census ACS · #755 μSA
Natchitoches Metro Area
The Natchitoches, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,047 residents. The median household income is $46,798 and the median home value is $163,000.
37,047
Population
30
People / sq mi
$46,798
Median Income
$163,000
Median Home Value
The Natchitoches CBSA covers 1,253 sq mi of land at 29.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.0% |
| Black or African American | 40.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
Economy & Income
$46,798
Median Household Income
$26,602
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$163,000
Median Home Value
$767
Median Rent
62.3%
Homeownership
Education
87.3%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.5%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
17.4%
Foreign Born
Natchitoches spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Natchitoches, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,047 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #755 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Natchitoches metro area is $46,798, with a per capita income of $26,602.
The Natchitoches, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Natchitoches, La CBSA (35060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.