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Chattanooga, TN vs Natchez, MS

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- Natchez is 0% more densely populated than Chattanooga.
- People are 15.7% less likely to be married in Natchez.
- The Median Age is 2.9 years older in Natchez.
 Chattanooga, TNNatchez, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,435329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 2010170,582  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,464285,036,114
 Population - 1990152,466  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now21.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock912.793.4
 Land Area142.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chattanooga, TNNatchez, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Chattanooga, TNNatchez, MSUnited States
 White56.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chattanooga, TNNatchez, MSUnited States
 Married Population39.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married39.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households76,508  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households36,295  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock41.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   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 16 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 21 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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