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.
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 : | 23:49:08 (24th November 2024) |
Density : | 651 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -6.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Natchitoches is located at 31°45'39"N 93°5'11"W (31.7607200, -93.0862700).
Natchitoches map
- Official Website
Official website of Natchitoches
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 |
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