Natchez, MS Metro Area is located on the Mississippi River and has a population of 48,916 with a density of 42.43 people per square mile. It is an economically diverse city, home to healthcare and education centers as well as manufacturing and financial organizations. Businesses in the area include Natchez Fertilizer Company, Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites, and Community Bank Natchez. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy all year long such as fishing, hiking, golfing, boating and camping. The city hosts a variety of cultural events such as the yearly Christmas Parade, Mardi Gras parades, Crawfish boil festivals and Downtown Art Walk. For sports fans there are local athletic teams such as the Natchez Trace Baseball Club and other baseball teams playing at local fields and parks throughout the year. Additionally, there are several non-profit organizations that work to improve quality of life in the area like Friends of Natchez Trace State Park or United Way for Greater Natchez Area.
The population in Natchez Metro Area is 48,916. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Natchez Metro Area is 39.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Natchez Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Natchez Metro Area
- 38.6% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 27.2% have children, but are single
Race in Natchez Metro Area
- 44.7% are White
- 48.2% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander