Natchez, MS Demographics
A map of Natchez's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,729 | 60.1% |
White | 5,156 | 35.5% |
Multiracial | 330 | 2.3% |
Hispanic | 201 | 1.4% |
Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 31 | 0.2% |
Natchez, Mississippi had a population of 14,520 in 2020. It was 35.5% White, 60.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Natchez, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is the 28th most populous. 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's White Population
5,156 residents of Natchez identify as White, or 35.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Natchez less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is ranked #281 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Natchez is more White than neighboring Morgantown (27.4% White), and Cloverdale (27.3% White). Natchez is less White than neighboring Vidalia (67.6% White), Minorca (63.8% White), and Ridgecrest (48.2% White).
Natchez's Black Population
8,729 residents of Natchez identify as Black, or 60.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Natchez considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is ranked #136 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Natchez is more Black than neighboring Vidalia (25.5% Black), Minorca (29.5% Black), and Ridgecrest (43.6% Black). Natchez is less Black than neighboring Morgantown (69.8% Black), and Cloverdale (63% Black).
Natchez's Asian Population
73 residents of Natchez identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Natchez roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Natchez is more Asian than neighboring Morgantown (0.1% Asian), Minorca (0% Asian), and Ridgecrest (0.2% Asian). Natchez is less Asian than neighboring Vidalia (1.2% Asian).
Natchez's Hispanic Population
201 residents of Natchez identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Natchez roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is ranked #270 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Natchez is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgantown (1.3% Hispanic). Natchez is less Hispanic than neighboring Cloverdale (3.6% Hispanic), Vidalia (3.5% Hispanic), Minorca (2.4% Hispanic), and Ridgecrest (3.9% Hispanic).
Natchez's Native American/Other Population
31 residents of Natchez identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Natchez roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Natchez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cloverdale (0.5% Native American/Other), and Vidalia (0.4% Native American/Other).
Natchez's Multiracial Population
330 residents of Natchez identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Natchez roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Natchez is ranked #231 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Natchez is more Multiracial than neighboring Morgantown (1.1% Multiracial), and Vidalia (1.8% Multiracial). Natchez is less Multiracial than neighboring Cloverdale (5% Multiracial), Minorca (4.2% Multiracial), and Ridgecrest (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.