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Natchez

Mississippi · 15,792 residents · 15.815 sq mi
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Natchez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,861. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $87,600. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,792
−14%since 2000
from 18,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
999 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,861
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,117 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,423
+3%since 2000
from $16,868 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+40%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(8,108)
Black54.3%(10,020)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(130)
Asian0.4%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(11,665)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(6,185)
Black58.1%(9,176)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(179)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other0.3%(53)
Diversity Score62.5%(9,871)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchez, Mississippi?

Natchez, Mississippi has about 15,792 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Natchez, Mississippi?

The typical household in Natchez, Mississippi earns about $24,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Natchez, Mississippi expensive?

In Natchez, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, Mississippi?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Natchez, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Natchez, Mississippi?

About 35.2% of people in Natchez, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natchez, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Natchez, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,668 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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