Where Are People Moving in Natchitoches, LA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
297
People moving out
363
Net migration
-155
Natchitoches, LA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 297 people moved in and 363 moved out, for a net loss of -155. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Natchitoches, LA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Natchitoches, LA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Rapides, LALouisiana | 67 | 127 |
| Red River, LALouisiana | 51 | 99 |
| Sabine, LALouisiana | 50 | 121 |
| Caddo, LALouisiana | 45 | 73 |
| Harris, TXTexas | 35 | 71 |
| Winn, LALouisiana | 26 | 51 |
| Bossier, LALouisiana | 23 | 31 |
Top counties people left Natchitoches, LA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo, LALouisiana | 69 | 118 |
| Rapides, LALouisiana | 67 | 128 |
| Bossier, LALouisiana | 43 | 71 |
| Sabine, LALouisiana | 39 | 87 |
| Red River, LALouisiana | 37 | 76 |
| Harris, TXTexas | 35 | 74 |
| Winn, LALouisiana | 28 | 57 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | 24 | 45 |
| Lafayette, LALouisiana | 21 | 30 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Natchitoches, LA or leaving?
Natchitoches, LA had a net loss of -155 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 297 people moving in and 363 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Natchitoches, LA from?
The largest sources of new Natchitoches, LA residents are Rapides, LA, Red River, LA, Sabine, LA. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Natchitoches, LA go?
People leaving Natchitoches, LA most often move to Caddo, LA, Rapides, LA, Bossier, LA. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Natchitoches, LA migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Natchitoches, LA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Natchitoches, LA migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.