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New Bern, NC vs Natchez, MS

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Highlights
- Natchez is 0% more densely populated than New Bern.
- People are 31.3% less likely to be married in Natchez.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in Natchez.
 New Bern, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,435329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 201029,505  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,464285,036,114
 Population - 199017,363  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock912.793.4
 Land Area28.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Bern, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  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 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 New Bern, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Bern, NCNatchez, MSUnited States
 Married Population48.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married29.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households14,005  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,043  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock41.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  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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