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Natchez, MS vs Columbus, MS

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- Columbus is 0% more densely populated than Natchez.
- People are 6.2% more likely to be married in Columbus.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years older in Columbus.
 Natchez, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,858329,725,481
 Female Population56.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population43.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
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 Population - 201015,716  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,944285,036,114
 Population - 199019,460  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-10.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-26.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock953.393.4
 Land Area15.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Natchez, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Natchez, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 White31.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Natchez, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 Married Population33.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households6,028  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,26380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children9.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,624  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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