Natchez, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Natchez decreased by 4,438. In this period, the peak population was 18,371 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,371 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,044 | -327 | -1.78% |
| 2002 | 17,800 | -244 | -1.35% |
| 2003 | 17,532 | -268 | -1.51% |
| 2004 | 17,028 | -504 | -2.87% |
| 2005 | 16,844 | -184 | -1.08% |
| 2006 | 16,963 | 119 | 0.71% |
| 2007 | 16,647 | -316 | -1.86% |
| 2008 | 16,398 | -249 | -1.50% |
| 2009 | 16,123 | -275 | -1.68% |
| 2010 | 15,716 | -407 | -2.52% |
| 2011 | 15,611 | -105 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 15,509 | -102 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 15,383 | -126 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 15,327 | -56 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 15,134 | -193 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 15,144 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 15,170 | 26 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 14,923 | -247 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 14,626 | -297 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 14,433 | -193 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 14,092 | -341 | -2.36% |
| 2022 | 13,859 | -233 | -1.65% |
| 2023 | 13,933 | 74 | 0.53% |
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Natchez, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Natchez's population decreased by 2,655 (14.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Natchez's population decreased by 1,283 (8.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Natchez's population decreased by 500 (3.46%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Natchez's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 13,933.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Natchez's population peaked in year 2000 at 18,371.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Natchez's population was lowest in year 2022 at 13,859.
Natchez, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Natchez grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Natchez had an average annual population growth rate of 1.05% per year. Overall the population shrank 24.16% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Natchez annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.05% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Natchez population grew the most, with an increase of 119 people (a 0.71% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Natchez population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 504 people (a 2.87% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Natchez, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Natchez's population decreased by 159 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 233 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 74 (0.53%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Natchez, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Natchez decreased by 1,450 (9.43%). The population was highest at 15,327 in the year 2014 and lowest at 13,859 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.98%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)