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Natchez

Louisiana · 489 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−16%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
474 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+27%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753634515386261990201020202024Natchez
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,622
+105%since 2000
from $7,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$719
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
40.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(27)
Black91.3%(532)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(15)
Black93.3%(456)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(52)
Diversity Score
11
−26%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−7%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.8%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchez, Louisiana?

Natchez, Louisiana has about 489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Natchez, Louisiana expensive?

In Natchez, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, Louisiana?

About 4.1% 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 26.2% of people in Natchez, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natchez, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Natchez, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added 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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