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Natchitoches, LA vs Pineville, LA

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- Household income in Pineville, is 58% more than it is in Natchitoches and is 54% below the National Average.
- Natchitoches unemployment rate is 5.0%.
- Pineville unemployment rate is 4.4%.
 Natchitoches, LAPineville, LAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth21.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes10.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$19,334  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$44,732$69,021
 Family Median Income$53,875  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Natchitoches, LAPineville, LAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K9.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K7.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.9%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K7.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.2%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Natchitoches, LAPineville, LAUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock2.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.5%1.2%
 Education, library11.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology12.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock7.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock13.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.6%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.2%13.1%
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 Pineville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Pineville-Alexandria is a metro area of roughly 75K, which feels smaller than it actually is. The people and relative lack of culture and stores you'd normally find in  More

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Pineville, Love it or Leave it. My family moved from the country to Pineville in 1960. Took a while but got used to living in town and love it. Moved away for a short  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in this area for over half of my life. Other than the zoo, a small mall, a movie theater, and a bowling alley, there is nothing to do! You have to drive 4  More

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