This was 2.3 percent lower than the state average of 33 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,854.
80.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Natchez for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,923 | 19.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,695 | 27 |
| GED or alternative credential | 299 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 437 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,558 | 15.6 |
| Associate's degree | 771 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,240 | 12.4 |
| Master's degree | 795 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 185 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 65 | 0.7 |
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