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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Natchez Micro

Natchez, MS-LA · 3 counties · 60,845 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 $27,756. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,524. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
60,845
−5%since 2000
from 64,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K56K59K63K66K1990201020202024Natchez
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,756
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,311
+19%since 2000
from $13,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,524
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,110 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(29,136)
Black52.8%(33,972)
Hispanic / Latino1%(637)
Asian0.2%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(40,940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(25,370)
Black53%(32,254)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,387)
Asian0.3%(177)
Other0.7%(397)
Diversity Score67.5%(41,042)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

NatchezCENTRAL14,880
What's inside

3 component counties

Adams CountyCENTRAL30,061Concordia ParishCENTRAL17,836Jefferson County6,825
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Natchez, MS-LA?

Natchez, MS-LA has about 60,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Natchez, MS-LA earns about $27,756 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 $74,524, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, MS-LA?

About 16.6% 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 31.6% 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 3,992 residents, a change of about -6 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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