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Natchez

Mississippi · 14,520 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 $26,800. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 3,944 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,500. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,520
−21%since 2000
from 18,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Natchez
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,092
+13%since 2000
from $16,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(5,156)
Black60.1%(8,729)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(201)
Asian0.5%(73)
Other1.7%(241)
Diversity Score63%(9,145)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchez, Mississippi?

Natchez, Mississippi has about 14,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Natchez, Mississippi?

The typical household in Natchez, Mississippi earns about $26,800 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 $99,500, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, Mississippi?

About 22.9% 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 35.6% 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 4,940 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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