Natchez, LA Demographics

A map of Natchez's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	345	456	98.3%	93.3%
White	6	15	1.7%	3.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	0	9	0.0%	1.8%

Natchez, Louisiana has an estimated population of 351, a large decrease from the 489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.3% Black, 1.7% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Natchez, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Natchez has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Natchez, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 3.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Natchez is ranked the 392nd most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Natchez was ranked the 361st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Natchez's White Population

6 residents of Natchez, or 1.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Natchez is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Natchez ranks 483rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's White population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. White residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.7%.

Natchez is less White than neighboring Point Place (75.6% White), Vienna Bend (31.3% White), Natchitoches (34.9% White), St. Maurice (45.3% White), and Clarence (29.7% White).

Natchez's Black Population

345 residents of Natchez, or 98.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Natchez is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Natchez ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Black residents' share of Natchez's population has increased from 93.3% to 98.3%.

Natchez is more Black than neighboring Point Place (16.2% Black), Vienna Bend (62.3% Black), Natchitoches (55.6% Black), St. Maurice (54.7% Black), and Clarence (66.9% Black).

Natchez's Asian Population

0 residents of Natchez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Natchez is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Natchez ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Natchez's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Natchez is less Asian than neighboring Point Place (0.6% Asian), and Natchitoches (0.7% Asian).

Natchez's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Natchez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Natchez is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Natchez ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Natchez is less Hispanic than neighboring Point Place (2.7% Hispanic), Vienna Bend (0.5% Hispanic), and Natchitoches (4.4% Hispanic).

Natchez's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Natchez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Natchez is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Natchez ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Natchez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Point Place (0.6% Native American/Other), Vienna Bend (2.1% Native American/Other), and Natchitoches (0.8% Native American/Other).

Natchez's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Natchez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Natchez is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Natchez ranks 427th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natchez's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Natchez's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Natchez is less Multiracial than neighboring Point Place (4.2% Multiracial), Vienna Bend (3.8% Multiracial), Natchitoches (3.6% Multiracial), and Clarence (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.