Central Louisiana News

Of the 38,505 people living in Natchitoches Parish in 2020, 51.8 percent (19,960) were women and 48.2 percent (18,545) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central Louisiana News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 1,063. In the 65 and over age range, there were 3,535 females and 2,881 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	11,030	28.6
Females 18 and over	12,093	31.4
Males 65 and over	2,881	7.5
Females 65 and over	3,535	9.2

Source: US Census Bureau