Natchitoches is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 17711 residents.. The poverty rate of Natchitoches is 40.4%, which is 189% higher than national average. The typical household in Natchitoches earns $23967 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 5 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 68.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Natchitoches are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 6 workers in Natchitoches is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Natchitoches, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Natchitoches remained 15.5%, which is 230% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Natchitoches, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Natchitoches is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Natchitoches is $171000 , which is 26% lower than national average. While median income in Natchitoches remained $23967, which is 64% lower than national average.