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Natchitoches Parish, LA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Natchitoches Parish, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 36,089
- −3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 14,508
- Median household income
- $46,292
- +62.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,300
- Jobs located here
- 14,086
- Highest market score
- 60
- Pet businesses, #648 of 2,200 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 36,089 people live in Natchitoches Parish, in 14,508 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Natchitoches Parish declined 3.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 62.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Natchitoches Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Natchitoches Parish are for pet businesses (60), coffee shops and cafes (59) and home repair companies (55). Natchitoches Parish ranks #648 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
Natchitoches Parish is part of the Natchitoches area. For its number of households, Natchitoches Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Natchitoches Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Natchitoches Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 60 | #648 of 2,200 | 10 | 6.9 | $1M | 119 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #628 of 2,063 | 6 | 4.1 | $7.5M | 202 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #768 of 2,057 | 10 | 6.9 | $3.4M | 140 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 53 | #632 of 1,493 | 7 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 87 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 53 | #752 of 1,771 | 11 | 7.6 | $1.6M | 97 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #916 of 1,611 | 5 | 3.4 | $1M | 102 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 45 | #1,017 of 1,707 | 7 | 4.8 | $4.9M | 102 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,313 of 2,176 | 20 | 13.8 | Index only | 173 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 42 | #932 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.4 | $2.1M | 77 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,313 of 1,886 | 11 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 126 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 37 | #1,352 of 1,769 | 9 | 6.2 | $1.2M | 135 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,764 of 2,401 | 44 | 30.3 | $265K | 99 | 19 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,771 of 2,229 | 27 | 18.6 | Index only | 161 | 17 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #1,474 of 2,070 | 10 | 6.9 | $7.7M | 83 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,510 of 1,889 | 13 | 9.0 | $3.4M | 83 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,876 of 2,378 | 30 | 20.7 | $388K | 87 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 33 | #1,705 of 2,272 | 26 | 17.9 | $1.3M | 101 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 32 | #1,336 of 1,656 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.7M | 96 | 17 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,782 of 2,090 | 9 | 6.2 | $5M | 98 | 33 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,012 of 2,402 | 39 | 26.9 | $2M | 58 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 27 | #1,245 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.4 | $2.7M | 113 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 25 | #1,938 of 2,261 | 25 | 17.2 | $3.1M | 39 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 23 | #1,347 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.1 | $327K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,174 of 2,339 | 40 | 27.6 | $267K | 62 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 22 | #2,257 of 2,394 | 86 | 59.3 | $158K | 104 | 42 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 21 | #864 of 887 | 6 | 4.1 | Index only | 81 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 21 | #2,045 of 2,210 | 28 | 19.3 | $825K | 94 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 21 | #2,289 of 2,385 | 61 | 42.0 | $175K | 82 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 20 | #2,210 of 2,358 | 32 | 22.1 | $1.2M | 51 | 21 |
| Nail salons | 19 | #1,242 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,948 of 2,087 | 21 | 14.5 | $1.1M | 87 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,298 of 2,405 | 143 | 98.6 | $313K | 84 | 64 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,323 of 2,405 | 83 | 57.2 | $540K | 81 | 26 |
| Tire shops | 15 | #1,453 of 1,530 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 58 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 11 | #2,180 of 2,222 | 25 | 17.2 | $1.8M | 59 | 33 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 9 | #2,065 of 2,088 | 18 | 12.4 | $425K | 64 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 6 | #1,778 of 1,792 | 13 | 9.0 | $589K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $2.7M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 94 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $1.9M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.8 | $4.5M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $7.7M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $3.9M | 28 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.1 | $4.5M | 145 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $6.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $17M | Too few | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $11.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $23.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $34M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Natchitoches Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $11.6M | $803 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $38.8M | $2,676 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $44.8M | $3,088 | 76 |
| Groceries | $76.8M | $5,296 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.7M | $736 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.1M | $352 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.7M | $528 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.6M | $938 | 73 |
| Pets | $10.5M | $721 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23.1M | $1,593 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $32.9M | $2,265 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $34M | $2,346 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.9M | $1,233 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $188.7M | $13,005 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Natchitoches Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,089−3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 14,508
- Median age
- 36.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,253 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $46,292+62.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,591
- Median home value
- $171,300
- Jobs located here
- 14,086
- Daytime population
- 35,751Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Natchitoches Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Natchitoches Parish at 36,089 people in 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 14,508 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 62.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Natchitoches Parish, LA spend?
Households in Natchitoches Parish spend about $188.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $76.8M on groceries and $44.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Natchitoches Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
Of the business types scored in Natchitoches Parish, pet businesses (60), coffee shops and cafes (59) and home repair companies (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #648 of 2,200 scored counties.
How does Natchitoches Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Natchitoches Parish is $46,292, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (55% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Natchitoches Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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