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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

64,327
−1%since 1990
from 64,837 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+13%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53K56K59K63K66K1990201020202024Natchez
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$52,110
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,963 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
26.4% rent
2.2
−11%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(32,334)
Black49.8%(32,263)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(310)
Asian0.2%(127)
Diversity Score63.5%(41,202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(29,136)
Black52.8%(33,972)
Hispanic / Latino1%(637)
Asian0.2%(142)
Diversity Score63.6%(40,940)
64
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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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