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Natchitoches Parish
countyNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 22069
- Country
- United States
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
Geography
- Region
- Central Louisiana
- Total Area
- 1,299 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1,252 sq mi
- Water Area
- 47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.7602
- Longitude
- -93.0863
- Climate
- Moderate year-round weather
- Notable Features
- Kisatchie National Forest · Red River National Wildlife Refuge · Saline Bayou · Cane River Lake
- Neighboring Areas
- Bienville Parish · Winn Parish · Grant Parish · Rapides Parish · Vernon Parish · Sabine Parish · De Soto Parish · Red River Parish
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 37,515
- Est. Population (2026)
- 35,431
- Median Age
- 33.9
- Median Income
- $46,798
- Owner-Occupied
- 62.3%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 50.3% White (Non-Hispanic), 39.5% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 2.83% Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic), 1.38% Other (Hispanic)
Governance
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Natchitoches Parish School Board
- Municipal Services
- Community Development · Planning & Zoning · Recreation & Parks · Utility · Utility Services Center
Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.1%
- Economic Profile
- Diverse industries, access to essential services and job opportunities
- Employment Sectors
- Educational Services · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Accommodation and Food Services · Public Administration
Education
- Schools
- 16
- Students
- 6,000
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Graduation Rate
- 84.2%
- School Districts
- Natchitoches Parish School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- I-49 · US-71 · US-84 · LA-1 · LA-6
- Utilities
- Municipal water (Sibley Lake)
- Major Facilities
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center · Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Kisatchie National Forest · Cane River Lake · Sibley Lake
- Parks & Trails
- City Park · East Natchitoches Recreation Complex · Parc Natchitoches · MLK Recreational Community Center
History
- Founded
- 1805
- Named After
- Natchitoches Native American people
- Historical Significance
- Important post for trade and gateway for explorers going to Texas
- Key Events
- Established as a French trading post in 1714 · Oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase