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Natchez

Louisiana · 490 residents (2025 est.) · 1.032 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 232 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,900. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 47.9% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
351
−40%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+91%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:490 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2753634515386261990201020202024Natchez
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
47.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$66,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$317
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Natchez on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(27)
Black91.3%(532)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(6)
Black98.3%(345)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−71%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 35.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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