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Natchitoches, LA vs Natchez, MS

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- Natchez is 0% more densely populated than Natchitoches.
- People are 25.5% more likely to be married in Natchez.
- The Median Age is 13.7 years older in Natchez.
 Natchitoches, LANatchez, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,435329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 201018,515  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,464285,036,114
 Population - 199016,609  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock912.793.4
 Land Area22.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Natchitoches, LANatchez, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2015.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Natchitoches, LANatchez, MSUnited States
 White36.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Natchitoches, LANatchez, MSUnited States
 Married Population26.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married58.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households5,888  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,019  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock41.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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