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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Natchez Micro

Natchez, MS-LA · 3 counties · 55,485 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 $32,394. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,035. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
55,485
−14%since 2000
from 64,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K56K59K63K66K1990201020202024Natchez
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,394
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,772
+37%since 2000
from $13,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,035
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,110 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(21,974)
Black54.7%(30,324)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,545)
Asian0.5%(294)
Other1%(582)
Diversity Score66.3%(36,806)
Segregation Score47.3%(26,252)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 55,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Natchez, MS-LA earns about $32,394 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 $90,035, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Natchez, MS-LA?

About 16.5% 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 31.1% 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 9,352 residents, a change of about -14 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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