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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Natchez Micro

Natchez, MS-LA · 3 counties · 64,327 residents · 1,679.417 sq mi
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Natchez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,422. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,110. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,327
−1%since 1990
from 64,837 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
Median age
36.9
+13%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K56K59K63K66K1990201020202024Natchez
202454K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57%(4,511)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(4,755)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148%(5,119)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198%(5,177)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.2%(3,991)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(7,005)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.2%(9,758)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.4%(8,644)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.3%(5,988)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748%(5,171)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(3,105)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(1,103)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,422
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,303 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,659
+59%since 1990
from $8,573 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.4%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,110
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,963 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
26.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Natchez on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(32,334)
Black49.8%(32,263)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(310)
Asian0.2%(127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(29,136)
Black52.8%(33,972)
Hispanic / Latino1%(637)
Asian0.2%(142)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(675)
Guatemalan0.7%(188)
Puerto Rican0.1%(40)
Salvadoran0.1%(24)
Cuban0.1%(23)
Honduran0%(16)
Colombian0.1%(16)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.1%(74)
Nepalese0.1%(16)
Taiwanese0.1%(15)
Chinese0%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.4%(73)
Ancestry
Irish6.1%(3,293)
English5.2%(2,808)
American4.8%(2,572)
German2.5%(1,330)
French2.4%(1,301)
Scottish1.3%(687)
Italian1%(565)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(304)
Dutch0.3%(164)
British0.3%(125)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.2%(68)
Swedish0.1%(35)
West Indian0.1%(34)
Norwegian0.1%(33)
Polish0.1%(33)
Nigerian0.2%(32)
Haitian0.1%(26)
Danish0%(11)
Finnish0%(11)
Serbian0%(8)
Jamaican0.1%(8)
Russian0%(7)
Arab0%(6)
Belgian0%(6)
Greek0%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.3%(7,549)
Married53.1%(12,425)
Widowed4.1%(963)
Divorced10.6%(2,470)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(7,451)
Married46.5%(12,352)
Widowed13.6%(3,606)
Divorced11.8%(3,138)
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3 component counties

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchez, MS-LA?

Natchez, MS-LA has about 64,327 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Natchez, MS-LA?

The typical household in Natchez, MS-LA earns about $23,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Natchez, MS-LA expensive?

In Natchez, MS-LA, the median home is worth about $52,110, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, MS-LA?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Natchez, MS-LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Natchez, MS-LA?

About 28.4% of people in Natchez, MS-LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Natchez, MS-LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Natchez, MS-LA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 510 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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