Natchez
City in Adams County, Mississippi
Natchez is a city in Adams County, Mississippi, with 14,520 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morgantown, 3.0 miles NE.
- 14,520residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 15.8 sq miland area · 41.0 km²
- 917 / sq mipopulation density
- 39120ZIP code
About Natchez
Natchez ( NATCH-iz) is the only city in and the county seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 14,520 at the 2020 census. Located on the Mississippi River across from Vidalia, Louisiana, Natchez was a prominent city in the antebellum years, a center of cotton planters and Mississippi River trade.
Natchez is approximately 90 miles (140 km) southwest of the capital of Jackson and 85 miles (137 km) north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, located on the lower Mississippi River. Natchez is the 28th-largest city in the state. The city was named for the Natchez people, who, with their ancestors, inhabited much of the area from the 8th century AD through the French colonial period.
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Living in Natchez
- Median household income
- $36,735
- Median home value
- $119,400
- Median rent
- $806/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Natchez had 14,520 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,520 |
|---|---|
| Density | 917 per sq mi (354 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Natchez at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,520 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.84 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5424° N, 91.3856° W |
| ZIP code | 39120 |
| Official website | natchez.ms.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2850440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Natchez
- Morgantown3.0 mi NE
- Vidalia, LA3.6 mi NW
- Cloverdale3.7 mi SW
- Minorca, LA6.5 mi W
- Ridgecrest, LA9.5 mi NW
- Ferriday, LA11.9 mi NW
- Spokane, LA12.0 mi N
- Clayton, LA15.2 mi NW
- Waterproof, LA18.3 mi N
- Roxie18.7 mi E
- Monterey, LA20.8 mi W
- Fayette22.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Natchez
What county is Natchez in?
Natchez is in Adams County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Natchez, MS?
14,520 people lived in Natchez at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Natchez, MS?
The ZIP code of Natchez is 39120.
What is the elevation of Natchez?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Natchez?
Morgantown (3.0 mi), Vidalia (3.6 mi), Cloverdale (3.7 mi), Minorca (6.5 mi), Ridgecrest (9.5 mi).
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