New Augusta is a town located in Perry County Mississippi. New Augusta has a 2024 population of 532. It is also the county seat of Perry County. New Augusta is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 551 in 2020.
The average household income in New Augusta is $37,532 with a poverty rate of 41.91%. The median age in New Augusta is 28.9 years: 39.3 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Augusta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 63.19% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 25.28% |
| Other race | 25 | 5.54% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.89% |
| 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 | 199 | 2.27 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Married | 73 | 2.37 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 61 | 3.21 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.05 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 5 | 3.8 | 100 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 21.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 5.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 13.38% |
| High School Graduate | 105 | 39.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 32 | 11.9% |
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 | 194 | 175 | 32 |
| Black | 57 | 56 | 20 |
| Other Race | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,083 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,036 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $37,955 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $38,864 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $33,036 | $30,833 | $33,750 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$38,864
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of New Augusta residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 85 | 29.82% |
| Black | 114 | 67 | 58.77% |
| Other | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Multiple | 23 | 12 | 52.17% |
41.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.5%
Male Poverty Rate
43.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Augusta is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Augusta is White, with 29.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.29% |
| Some College | 24.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 41.67% |
| Male Employed | 9.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,469 | $46,357 |
| Households | - | $37,532 |
| Married Families | $59,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,045 | $16,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 6.07% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
81.82%
Born in New Augusta
96.9%
Native Born
3.1%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
96.9% of New Augusta residents were born in the United States, with 81.82% having been born in Mississippi. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 509 | -4 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 513 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 518 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 523 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 527 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 532 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 537 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 542 | -8 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 550 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 551 | -52 | -8.62% |
| 2019 | 603 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 603 | -8 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 611 | -7 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 618 | -5 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 623 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 624 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 625 | -9 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 634 | -6 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 640 | 0 | 0% |