Natchez, MS Demographics

A map of Natchez's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	8,833	8,729	62.2%	60.1%
White	4,891	5,156	34.5%	35.5%
Multiracial	301	330	2.1%	2.3%
Native American/Other	107	31	0.8%	0.2%
Hispanic	54	201	0.4%	1.4%
Asian	6	73	0.0%	0.5%

Natchez, Mississippi has an estimated population of 14,192, a slight decrease from the 14,520 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.2% Black, 34.5% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Natchez, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Natchez has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Natchez, that probability was 51.2% in 2020 and 49.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Natchez is ranked the 28th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Natchez was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Natchez's White Population

4,891 residents of Natchez, or 34.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Natchez is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Natchez ranks 281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 35.5% to 34.5%.

Natchez is more White than neighboring Morgantown (17.7% White), Cloverdale (19.1% White), and Ridgecrest (34.1% White). Natchez is less White than neighboring Vidalia (80.1% White), and Minorca (62.9% White).

Natchez's Black Population

8,833 residents of Natchez, or 62.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Natchez is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Natchez ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Black residents' share of Natchez's population has increased from 60.1% to 62.2%.

Natchez is more Black than neighboring Morgantown (60.7% Black), Vidalia (17.9% Black), Minorca (30.7% Black), and Ridgecrest (45.2% Black). Natchez is less Black than neighboring Cloverdale (69.4% Black).

Natchez's Asian Population

6 residents of Natchez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Natchez is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Natchez ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.8%. Asian residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Natchez's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Natchez, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Natchez is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Natchez ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

Natchez is more Hispanic than neighboring Cloverdale (0% Hispanic). Natchez is less Hispanic than neighboring Morgantown (20% Hispanic), Vidalia (0.8% Hispanic), Minorca (6.3% Hispanic), and Ridgecrest (4.9% Hispanic).

Natchez's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Natchez, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Natchez is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Natchez ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 245.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Natchez's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Natchez is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morgantown (0% Native American/Other), Cloverdale (0% Native American/Other), Vidalia (0% Native American/Other), Minorca (0% Native American/Other), and Ridgecrest (0% Native American/Other).

Natchez's Multiracial Population

301 residents of Natchez, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Natchez is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Natchez ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Natchez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Natchez is more Multiracial than neighboring Morgantown (1.5% Multiracial), Vidalia (1.2% Multiracial), and Minorca (0.1% Multiracial). Natchez is less Multiracial than neighboring Cloverdale (11.5% Multiracial), and Ridgecrest (15.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.