Population 27,270 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Natchez: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Natchez
Household size in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Natchez is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Natchez is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Natchez (15.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Natchez
Renters in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Natchez is about as common as it is nationally: 32.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 67.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Natchez: 22.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Natchez is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $570 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $553 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $653 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $743 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$174 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Natchez costs $743 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $174 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Natchez
Bachelor's degrees in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Natchez: 21.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Natchez never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Mississippi. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Natchez
| Period | Natchez | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Natchez: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Natchez compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez | 2.34 | 44.9 | 15.6% | 32.4% | 22.7% | 1971 | $743 | 21.9% | 86.7% | 6.8% |
| Fenwick | 2.16 | 38.1 | 14.8% | 24.6% | 22.9% | 1986 | $740 | 11.7% | 79.1% | 0.5% |
| Vidalia | 2.37 | 38.5 | 14.9% | 27.8% | 14.4% | 1977 | $1,014 | 20.1% | 88.3% | 5.4% |
| Pine Ridge | 2.50 | 54.1 | 12.6% | 26.0% | 21.2% | 1975 | $750 | 18.4% | 80.0% | 8.8% |
| Stanton | 2.00 | 59.4 | 5.6% | 12.3% | 16.0% | 1981 | $709 | 5.3% | 68.7% | 1.6% |
| Canebrake | 2.66 | 53.5 | 15.0% | 7.4% | 44.0% | 1977 | $625 | 28.0% | 82.9% | 0.0% |
| Leesdale | 2.41 | 54.2 | 19.5% | 7.1% | 47.9% | 1982 | $614 | 19.0% | 92.9% | 0.5% |
| Ridgecrest | 2.65 | 38.5 | 8.6% | 10.6% | 22.4% | 1984 | $1,007 | 7.1% | 74.4% | 16.5% |
| St. Genevieve | 2.76 | 40.8 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 29.6% | 1991 | $1,001 | 14.3% | 78.7% | 15.9% |
| Red Gum | 2.62 | 51.0 | 18.8% | 9.9% | 39.2% | 1979 | $617 | 26.2% | 83.0% | 2.4% |
| Ferriday | 2.62 | 34.6 | 32.1% | 33.0% | 25.4% | 1975 | $704 | 19.8% | 81.8% | 16.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Fremont, NE · Tujunga, CA · Temple Terrace, FL · Temescal Valley, CA · Jenison, MI · Highland Park, IL · Gulf Breeze, FL · Graham, NC · Glasgow, KY · Gladstone, MO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Natchez. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.