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Metairie, LA vs Natchitoches, LA

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Highlights
- Natchitoches is 0% more densely populated than Metairie.
- People are 45.9% less likely to be married in Natchitoches.
- The Median Age is 16.5 years younger in Natchitoches.
 Metairie, LANatchitoches, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,105329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock25.938.4
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 Population - 2010135,882  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,865285,036,114
 Population - 1990149,428  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock796.593.4
 Land Area23.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Metairie, LANatchitoches, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Metairie, LANatchitoches, LAUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock57.2%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Metairie, LANatchitoches, LAUnited States
 Married Population49.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock24.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock73.4%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households60,348  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,86980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,974  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock28.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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