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Natchez

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.815
State:
Mississippi

Natchez is a city located in Adams County, Mississippi. Natchez has a 2026 population of 14,130. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Natchez is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,438 in 2020.

The median household income in Natchez is $36,735 with a poverty rate of 33.71%. The median age in Natchez is 38.3 years: 37 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.0 males.

14.1K
Total Population
893
Density (mi²)
-51 -0.36%
Growth

Natchez Population

Natchez Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,130-51-0.36%
202514,181-52-0.37%
202414,233710.5%
202314,1621040.74%
202214,058-37-0.26%
202114,095-343-2.38%
202014,438-69-0.48%
201914,626-297-1.99%
201814,923-247-1.63%
201715,170260.17%
201615,144100.07%
201515,134-193-1.26%
201415,327-56-0.36%
201315,383-126-0.81%
201215,509-102-0.65%
201115,611-105-0.67%
201015,716-76-0.48%
200018,464-996-5.12%
199019,460-2,749-12.38%
198022,2092,50512.71%
197019,704-4,087-17.18%
196023,7911,0514.62%
195022,7407,44448.67%
194015,2961,87413.96%
193013,4228146.46%
192012,6088176.93%
191011,791-419-3.43%
190012,2102,10920.88%
189010,1013,04343.11%
18807,058-1,999-22.07%
18709,0572,44536.98%
18606,6122,17849.12%
18504,43482222.76%
18403,61282329.51%
18302,78900%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 37 years

Natchez Adults

There are 10,494 adults, (3,088 of whom are seniors) in Natchez.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,017 (56.5%)
Male: 6,175 (43.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Natchez includes 62.24% Black or African American, 34.63% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,83362.24%
White4,91434.63%
Two or more races3232.28%
Other race1160.82%
Asian60.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White230.16%
Two or more races220.16%
Other race90.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,83362.24%
White4,89134.46%
Two or more races3012.12%
Other race1070.75%
Asian60.04%

Natchez Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Natchez 's average per capita income is $37,032. Household income levels show a median of $36,735. The poverty rate stands at 33.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,216-
Families$51,731$71,651
Households$36,735$60,440
Non Families$26,967$44,270

$37,032

Average Income

$36,735

Median Household Income

33.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)