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Natchez, MS

Founded 1716Adams CountyElev. 66 m
Population
14,207
Median home
$114,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Natchez

Natchez is home to roughly 14,207 residents. Natchez was founded in 1716 and sits in Adams County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $35,613. Homes carry a median value of $114,100, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (62.9%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,207
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$35,613
Per-capita income
$24,879
Poverty rate
33.1%
High-school grad or higher
86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
Unemployment
8.8%
Avg. commute
17 min
Work from home
3.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White33.1%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Black62.9%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.6%
Service22.2%
Sales & office20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving13.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$114,100
Median gross rent
$745/mo
Owner-occupied
56.1%
Median year built
1964
Households
5,863
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Natchez has 12 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading4%
Math4%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERHighGrades 10–12
CENTRAL SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
NATCHEZ EARLY COLLEGE@CO-LINHighGrades 9–12
NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NATCHEZ MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MC LAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MORGANTOWN ELEMENTARYElementary
SUSIE B WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
JOSEPH L FRAZIER ELEMENTARY
MORGANTOWN MIDDLE
NATCHEZ FRESHMAN ACADEMY
ROBERT LEWIS MAGNET SCHOOL

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Natchez vs Mississippi and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Natchez.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Adams County
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Natchez is in Adams County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Natchez was founded in 1716 and sits in Adams County. Elevation ~66 m.

Map of Natchez
Natchez, MS
Where Natchez is
JacksonGulfportSouthavenHattiesburgBiloxiOlive BranchNatchez
Historic places

67 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 4 National Historic Landmarks.

House on Ellicott's HillRosalieCommercial Bank and Banker's HouseGrand Village of the Natchez IndiansAirlieBeechlandBuie HouseWhite Cottage
Notable people from Natchez
Richard WrightVarina DavisGlen BallardHound Dog TaylorAlexander O'NealFrancis G. NewlandsMartha MattoxGeorge Earle ChamberlainOlu DaraHoward Thompson
People searches in Natchez
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Brookhaven (56 mi)McComb (58 mi)Vicksburg (61 mi)Byram (79 mi)Clinton (83 mi)Jackson (87 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Natchez, MS (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Natchez, Mississippi.

Andrew Jackson Lucas, 65
Natchez · Adams County · 39120
AKA Lucas Jackson Andrew, Lucas Lucas Andrew
Andrew Jamal Smith, 34
Natchez · Adams County · 39120
AKA Andrew Smith, Andrew J Smith
Mark Howard Hall, 65
Natchez · Adams County · 39120
AKA Mark Hall, Mark H Hall
Antonio Lamonthe White, 48
Natchez · Adams County · 39120
AKA Anthony White, Antonio White
Richard Joseph White, 54
Natchez · Adams County · 39120
Robert Lee Wilson, 60
Natchez · Adams County · 39120
AKA Robert Wilson, Robert L Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Natchez — frequently asked

What is the population of Natchez, Mississippi?
Natchez has a population of about 14,207, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Natchez?
The median home value in Natchez is $114,100, and the median gross rent is $745/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Natchez face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Adams County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including heat wave, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Natchez?
Natchez has 12 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Natchez?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Natchez. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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