Natchez is a city located in Adams County Mississippi. Natchez has a 2024 population of 13,766. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Natchez is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,433 in 2020.
The average household income in Natchez is $54,452 with a poverty rate of 33.1%. The median age in Natchez is 39.1 years: 37.9 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Natchez was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,943 | 62.95% |
| White | 4,866 | 34.25% |
| Two or more races | 283 | 1.99% |
| Other race | 107 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,863 | 2.36 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 2,534 | 1.1 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 1,603 | 3.4 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 1,560 | 3.06 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Male | 166 | 5.04 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 783 | 8.39% |
| Associates Degree | 637 | 6.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,377 | 14.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,040 | 11.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,966 | 31.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 439 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 2,090 | 22.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,308 | 4,414 | 977 |
| White | 3,664 | 3,417 | 1,344 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 140 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 136 | 68 |
| Other Race | 71 | 28 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,185 | $43,333 | $30,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,808 | $65,921 | $50,083 |
| High School Graduate | $29,459 | $46,488 | $23,329 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,067 | $30,909 | $19,125 |
| Overall | $35,618 | $41,452 | $33,304 |
| Some College | $33,182 | $32,196 | $33,302 |
$35,618
Average Earnings
$41,452
Average Male
$33,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.54% of Natchez residents speak only English, while 1.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,789 | 4,077 | 46.39% |
| White | 4,545 | 355 | 7.81% |
| Multiple | 281 | 125 | 44.48% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 89 | 32.25% |
| Other | 75 | 31 | 41.33% |
33.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.63%
Male Poverty Rate
35.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Natchez is Black, with 46.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Natchez is White, with 7.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.46% |
| High School | 34.34% |
| Some College | 19.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.95% |
| Female Employed | 21.42% |
| Male Employed | 11.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,410 | $62,827 |
| Households | $35,613 | $54,452 |
| Married Families | $76,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,824 | $42,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
655
Number of Veterans
559
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 192 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 342 | 5.55% |
| White | 238 | 5.96% |
| Other Race | 43 | 53.09% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 17.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.04%
Born in Natchez
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.48% of Natchez residents were born in the United States, with 79.04% having been born in Mississippi. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,933 | -166 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 13,099 | -167 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 13,266 | -167 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 13,433 | -166 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 13,599 | -167 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 13,766 | -167 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 13,933 | 74 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 13,859 | -233 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 14,092 | -341 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 14,433 | -193 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 14,626 | -297 | -1.99% |
| 2018 | 14,923 | -247 | -1.63% |
| 2017 | 15,170 | 26 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 15,144 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 15,134 | -193 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 15,327 | -56 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 15,383 | -126 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 15,509 | -102 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 15,611 | -105 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 15,716 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,464 | -996 | -5.12% |
| 1990 | 19,460 | -2,749 | -12.38% |
| 1980 | 22,209 | 2,505 | 12.71% |
| 1970 | 19,704 | -4,087 | -17.18% |
| 1960 | 23,791 | 1,051 | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 22,740 | 7,444 | 48.67% |
| 1940 | 15,296 | 1,874 | 13.96% |
| 1930 | 13,422 | 814 | 6.46% |
| 1920 | 12,608 | 817 | 6.93% |
| 1910 | 11,791 | -419 | -3.43% |
| 1900 | 12,210 | 2,109 | 20.88% |
| 1890 | 10,101 | 3,043 | 43.11% |
| 1880 | 7,058 | -1,999 | -22.07% |
| 1870 | 9,057 | 2,445 | 36.98% |
| 1860 | 6,612 | 2,178 | 49.12% |
| 1850 | 4,434 | 822 | 22.76% |
| 1840 | 3,612 | 823 | 29.51% |
| 1830 | 2,789 | -10,144 | -78.44% |