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Provencal, LA
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
Population
564
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
229
ZIP codes
0
Provencal and its ZIP codes
Provencal at a glance
- Provencal is about 2.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,375, 31% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 (46% below Louisiana) and median rent is $796 a month.
Local data for Provencal, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Provencal, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,375
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$796/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
27.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (71), Irish Americans (34), French Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Natchitoches Parish. PPP loans are for Provencal.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,173
14,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,837
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $6,690 per person
How people get to work
Provencal, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.2%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Provencal, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
682
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
540
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Provencal, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Provencal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RobelineVillage | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| NatchitochesCity | 8.2 mi | 23.2 |
| NatchezVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Point PlaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Vienna BendCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| MarthavilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort JesupCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| ClarenceVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| PowhatanVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| St. MauriceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| ManyTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| CamptiTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10 |
| MontgomeryTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| FisherVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| FlorienVillage | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Provencal, LA in?
- Provencal is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Provencal, LA?
- About 564 people live in Provencal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Provencal?
- Nearby places include Robeline (6.3 mi), Natchitoches (8.2 mi), Natchez (9.2 mi), Point Place (11 mi), Vienna Bend (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023