This was 4.2 percent higher than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,711.
87.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Natchitoches for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,146 | 12.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,739 | 30.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 392 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 745 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 833 | 9.2 |
| Associate's degree | 968 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,296 | 14.3 |
| Master's degree | 726 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 112 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 133 | 1.5 |
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