Natchez

Adams County, Mississippi

Population 29K |Median income $43,644 |1 hospital

Population

28,803

Adams County

Median Income

$43,644

-36% vs avg

Median Home Value

$108,700

-52% vs avg

Median Age

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

29K-11%

Median Income

$43,644+59%

Median Home Value

$108,700+34%

Poverty Rate

27%-5%

Unemployment

6.4%-44%

Economics

Median Rent

$734/mo

Poverty Rate

27% +90% vs avg

Unemployment 6.4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%

Work From Home 2.5%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

African American 56%

White 37.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

51.7%

Physical Inactivity

41.6%

Obesity

41.2%

Short Sleep Duration

39.2%

Diabetes

20.6%

Current Smoking

20.2%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

17.1%

Lack of Health Insurance

15.2%

Binge Drinking

11.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 83.1%

Dental Visit 7.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.3%

Coronary Heart Disease

9.7%

Stroke

6.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

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Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MERIT HEALTH NATCHEZ

NATCHEZ · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Natchez Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 36m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Mississippi Through 1:00 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Natchez, MS? ▼

Natchez, MS has a population of 28,803 people, located in Adams County, Mississippi.

What is the median household income in Natchez? ▼

The median household income in Natchez, MS is $43,644 per year. The poverty rate is 27%.

What is the median home value in Natchez? ▼

The median home value in Natchez, MS is $108,700. Median rent is $734/month.

What are the top health concerns in Natchez? ▼

The top health indicators in Natchez include High Blood Pressure (51.7%), Physical Inactivity (41.6%), Obesity (41.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Natchez? ▼

Natchez has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Natchez? ▼

The median age in Natchez, MS is 42 years. 20.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Natchez, MS is located in Adams County, Mississippi. With a population of 29K and a median household income of $43,644, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Natchez area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Adams County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.