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Natchez, LA


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Natchez, Louisiana

Natchez, Louisiana, in Natchitoches county, is 70 miles SE of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 191 miles NE of Houston, Texas. The village has a population of 583.

The People and Families of Natchez

In Natchez, about 34% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Natchez live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Natchez had a median family income of $19,643.

Natchez Housing

About 54% of housing units in Natchez are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Natchez are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.

Commuting

In Natchez, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the village. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Natchez strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNatchez Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Natchez Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Natchez, LA

Comparing Natchez to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity82
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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