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Natchez, MS vs Fort Smith, AR

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- Fort Smith is 0% more densely populated than Natchez.
- People are 41.6% more likely to be married in Fort Smith.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years younger in Fort Smith.
 Natchez, MSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Female Population56.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population43.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201015,716  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock80,268285,036,114
 Population - 199019,460  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-26.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,408.193.4
 Land Area15.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Natchez, MSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Natchez, MSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 White31.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.3%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Natchez, MSFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Married Population33.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.2%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households6,028  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,66680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children9.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,624  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%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 Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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