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Beaufort, NC vs Natchez, MS

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Highlights
- Natchez is 0% more densely populated than Beaufort.
- People are 30.6% less likely to be married in Natchez.
- The Median Age is 11.5 years younger in Natchez.
 Beaufort, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,435329,725,481
 Female Population57.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population42.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 20104,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,464285,036,114
 Population - 19903,808  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock912.793.4
 Land Area4.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Beaufort, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Beaufort, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 White80.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Beaufort, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 Married Population48.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married24.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed11.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households2,270  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock41.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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