New Albany is a city located in Union County Mississippi. New Albany has a 2024 population of 7,732. It is also the county seat of Union County. New Albany is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,627 in 2020.
The average household income in New Albany is $70,086 with a poverty rate of 18.5%. The median age in New Albany is 38.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Albany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,316 | 56.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,373 | 30.98% |
| Other race | 766 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 202 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,944 | 2.51 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 1,094 | 3.3 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 1,092 | 1.16 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Female | 640 | 3.44 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 118 | 2.64 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 485 | 9.47% |
| Associates Degree | 741 | 14.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 730 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 422 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,385 | 27.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 423 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 935 | 18.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,117 | 2,766 | 937 |
| Black | 1,505 | 1,164 | 191 |
| Other Race | 378 | 230 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 372 | 222 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 46 | 2 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,955 | $0 | $36,324 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,583 | $152,768 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,893 | $35,000 | $34,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,962 | $41,042 | $14,781 |
| Overall | $38,520 | $46,756 | $36,389 |
| Some College | $38,183 | $46,943 | $34,083 |
$38,520
Average Earnings
$46,756
Average Male
$36,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.73% of New Albany residents speak only English, while 7.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,277 | 520 | 22.84% |
| White | 4,098 | 429 | 10.47% |
| Other | 766 | 364 | 47.52% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 249 | 33.42% |
| Multiple | 202 | 19 | 9.41% |
18.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.72%
Male Poverty Rate
16.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Albany is Other, with 47.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Albany is Multiple, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.08% |
| High School | 18.28% |
| Some College | 6.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.89% |
| Male Employed | 7.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,333 | $80,175 |
| Households | $46,276 | $70,086 |
| Married Families | $98,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,987 | $48,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
367
Number of Veterans
367
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 8.16% |
| Black | 91 | 5.12% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.84%
Born in New Albany
93.97%
Native Born
6.03%
Foreign Born
5.56%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
93.97% of New Albany residents were born in the United States, with 76.84% having been born in Mississippi. 5.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,863 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 7,837 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 7,811 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 7,784 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 7,758 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 7,732 | 26 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 7,706 | 39 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 7,667 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 7,661 | 34 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 7,627 | -1,112 | -12.72% |
| 2019 | 8,739 | 29 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 8,710 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 8,714 | 37 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 8,677 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,703 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 8,657 | 248 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 8,409 | 268 | 3.29% |
| 2012 | 8,141 | 89 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 8,052 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 8,033 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,607 | 832 | 12.28% |
| 1990 | 6,775 | -297 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 7,072 | 646 | 10.05% |
| 1970 | 6,426 | 1,275 | 24.75% |
| 1960 | 5,151 | 1,471 | 39.97% |
| 1950 | 3,680 | 78 | 2.17% |
| 1940 | 3,602 | 415 | 13.02% |
| 1930 | 3,187 | 656 | 25.92% |
| 1920 | 2,531 | -5,332 | -67.81% |