Natchitoches County Public RecordsLouisiana

Natchitoches Parish, LA, has about 22 public schools, including Natchitoches Central High. The high school graduation rate is approximately 81%, while 18% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools offer programs like dual enrollment and technical training. Average school performance scores hover around 65 (out of 150), with school safety rated at 6/10 based on recent surveys. Adult education options include the Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Overall, educational resources are growing, but challenges remain in academic achievement and post-secondary attainment rates.

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, had an employment rate of approximately 52.8% in 2022. Major industries include education, health care, and retail trade, employing about 25%, 17%, and 13% of the workforce respectively. Occupations are mainly in education, administration, and service sectors. Around 80% of workers commute by car, with a mean travel time to work of 23.5 minutes. Most residents work within the parish, though about 30% commute to nearby parishes such as Sabine and Rapides for employment opportunities.

Natchitoches Parish, LA, features a median home value of about $145,000 and a median monthly rent near $800. Approximately 60% of residents own their homes, while 40% rent. The local property market has seen modest appreciation, around 3% annually. Housing types include historic homes in the Natchitoches Historic District, suburban neighborhoods like East Natchitoches, and rural properties. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.5% of assessed value. Neighborhoods offer a range of options, from charming downtown to newer subdivisions, providing affordability and variety for buyers and renters alike.

As of the 2020 Census, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, had a population of 37,515. The median age was 34.8 years. Females made up 52%, and males 48%. Racially, the population was 54% White, 39% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, and 4% identifying as two or more races or other. These figures reflect the parish’s historic diversity and balanced gender distribution.

Natchitoches Parish, LA, had 23,418 registered voters as of 2024, comprising Democrats (47%), Republicans (35%), and Others (18%). Elections include federal, state, and local; in the 2020 presidential race, 61% voted Republican, 37% Democrat. Polling locations number 21, overseen by the Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters. Voting issues have included turnout (49% in 2022 midterms) and ballot access. Administration coordinates early voting, absentee ballots, and compliance with state/federal law, working alongside local party organizations, mainly the Democratic and Republican parties.

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, experiences a crime rate higher than the national average, with recent data showing a total crime rate of approximately 40.1 per 1,000 residents. Violent crime contributes about 6.5 incidents per 1,000 people, while property crime—including burglary and theft—accounts for roughly 33.6 per 1,000. Local law enforcement actively reports and addresses crime, with resources allocated toward community safety initiatives. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity, helping improve safety and decrease crime rates over time.