Historical Natchitoches Parish has always been defined by is strategic location. Following the Red River, French settlers founded Natchitoches as a trading post with Spanish controlled Mexico. Today, Natchitoches remains a key location for trade and tourism.
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Natchitoches Parish: Where the Past and Future Meet

As one of the largest parishes in the state, Natchitoches Parish covers 1,299 sq. miles in the heart of Louisiana's Cane River Creole "country."  The parish seat, the City of Natchitoches, is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. While deeply entrenched in its proud heritage, Natchitoches focuses on future growth and economic development.  

Located on I-49 in northwest Louisiana,  Natchitoches Parish supports a population of 39,566 residents with an average household income of $40,076.  A civilian labor force of 17,613 are largely employed in white collar jobs, with Northwestern State University as one of the parish's primary employers.  The unemployment rate in Natchitoches Parish stands at 8.0%- below the national average. 

In addition to its unique historic identity, its natural beauty and small town “feel”, Natchitoches delivers a number of business advantages including:

  • A well-developed transportation network that includes air, rail, interstate highway and water transport options
  • A diverse economy built around Northwestern State University, medical and social services, manufacturing, the retail trade and tourism
  • Low taxes and competitive operating costs
  • A strategic location between Alexandria, LA (50 miles) and Shreveport, LA (72 miles) on I-49
  • An excellent regional medical facility
  • A multitude of cultural, historical and recreational offerings

Natchitoches Parish Communities
Natchitoches Parish Demographics
Natchitoches Parish Workplace Statistics
Natchitoches Parish Transportation Infrastructure
Natchitoches Parish Major Employers
Taxes: Cost of Business

Natchitoches Parish Communities 

• Natchitoches • Natchez
• Campti • Powhatan
• Ashland • Provencal 
• Clarence • Robeline
• Goldonna  


Natchitoches Parish Population Demographics

(2010 U.S. Census) 

Demographics

 

Population

39,566

Households

15,186 

Median Age

31.8

Male Population

18,861 (47.7%)

Median Male Age

34.4

Female Population

20,705 (52.3%)

Median Female Age

34.4

5 Year Population Projection

39,819 to 43,532

Race

 

White

21,494 (54.3%)

African American

16,362 (41.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native

376 (1.0%)

Asian

134 (.3%)

Other

1189 (3.0%)

      Hispanic Ethnicity

735 (1.9%)

Income

 

Median Household Income

$28,235

Average Household Income

$40,076

Per Capita Income

$16,001


Natchitoches Parish Workplace Statistics
 

Workforce

 

Civilian Labor

17,613

Employed

16,196 

Unemployed

1,417

Unemployment rate

8.0%

White Collar Jobs

53.5%

Service Jobs

19.0%

Blue Collar Jobs

27.6%

Educational Attainment
Diploma or Higher (Age 25+)

56.4%

High School Graduate

34.9%

Associate Degree

3.7%

Bachelor’s Degree

13.6%

Master’s or Doctorate

4.2%

Weekly Wages- 3Q 2010

 

Average Weekly Wage

$629


Natchitoches Parish Transportation Infrastructure
 

Major Interstates  Interstate 49
Major Highways US 71, US 84, LA 1, LA 6, LA 9, LA 117, LA126, LA 153, LA 156, LA1226
Ports
  • Red River Port - 27.4 miles
  • Port of Shreveport-Bossier - 58.1 miles
  • Port of Natchitoches - 4.7 miles
  • Greater Ouachita Port - 92.7 miles
Class 1 Railroads
  • Kansas City Railroad (KCS)
  • Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
  Airports
  • Natchitoches Regional Airport - 1.8 miles
  • Shreveport Regional Airport - 78.1 miles


Natchitoches Parish Major Employers
 

Private Employers

Employees
Pilgrim's Pride - Natchitoches 

702
Roy O Martin

692 
Alliance Compressors 

600 
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

566 

Public Employers

 
Northwestern State University

863 
Natchitoches Parish School Board

843 
Parish of Natchitoches

206


Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business


State Corporate Income Tax

  • 4% on the first $25,000 of net income
  • 5% on the next $25,000
  • 6% on the next $50,000
  • 7% on the next $100,000
  • 8% on the excess of $200,000
  • Louisiana uses single sales factor

State Corporate Franchise Tax

  • $1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000
  • $3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000
  • Tax rates for individuals filing single, married, filing separately, or head of household 

Unemployment Insurance Tax

  • Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2%
  • Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry
  • Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is $258 for 26 weeks

Parish Property
 

 59.94 - 66.74 Mills*

Total Sales Taxes in Natchitoches Parish

 7.50%**

Total Sales Taxes in Campti

 9.50%

Total Sales Taxes in Clarence

 8.50%

Total Sales Taxes in City of Natchitoches

 9.00%

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.

** Sales taxes include a 4% state tax along with a local portion