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Natchez

Louisiana · 490 residents (2025 est.) · 1.03 sq mi
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With 351 people, Natchez is a city in Louisiana. At a median age of 59.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 47.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,900. Median rent is $317 a month.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

351
−40%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
490 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
340 / sq mi
−24%since 2009
from 447 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
59.4
+91%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.03 sq mi
Population, 19902024
27536345153862619902000201020202024Natchez
2024351
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(27)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.3%(36)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.7%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6456.4%(198)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742%(7)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.9%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,198
+126%since 2000
from $7,625 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
47.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.561
+18%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information53.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$66,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$317
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
56.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
43.8% rent
18.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.67 people
−29%since 2009
from 2.36 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
20.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
45.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(27)
Black91.3%(532)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(6)
Black98.3%(345)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
4
−34%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French9.1%(32)
American1.7%(6)
Section 05

Education

0.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
29.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
42.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
54.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
53.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2013
from 16.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 35.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
83.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.1%(66)
Married29.4%(45)
Widowed5.9%(9)
Divorced21.6%(33)
Women 15+
Never married46.2%(80)
Married35.8%(62)
Widowed6.4%(11)
Divorced11.6%(20)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2013
from 16.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
9.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
38.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
43.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
50.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.1%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Natchez, Louisiana?

Natchez, Louisiana has about 351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Natchez, Louisiana expensive?

In Natchez, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, Louisiana?

About 0.7% of adults age 25 and over in Natchez, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Natchez, Louisiana?

About 47.9% of people in Natchez, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natchez, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Natchez, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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