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New Augusta

County:
Perry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.144
State:
Mississippi

New Augusta is a town located in Perry County, Mississippi. New Augusta has a 2026 population of 535. It is also the county seat of Perry County. New Augusta is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 553 in 2020.

The median household income in New Augusta is $26,620 with a poverty rate of 37.67%. The median age in New Augusta is 43.4 years: 43.5 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 50.1 males.

535
Total Population
104
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.56%
Growth

New Augusta Population

New Augusta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026535-3-0.56%
2025538-3-0.55%
2024541-3-0.55%
2023544-2-0.37%
2022546-8-1.44%
202155410.18%
2020553-3-0.54%
201960300%
2018603-8-1.31%
2017611-7-1.13%
2016618-5-0.8%
2015623-1-0.16%
201462400%
2013624-1-0.16%
2012625-9-1.42%
2011634-10-1.55%
2010640-2-0.31%

Median Age

Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 43.5 years

New Augusta Adults

There are 431 adults, (62 of whom are seniors) in New Augusta.

Sex Ratio

Female: 393 (66.6%)
Male: 197 (33.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Augusta includes 53.9% White, 35.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31853.9%
Black or African American20835.25%
Two or more races427.12%
Asian101.69%
Other race101.69%
Native American20.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races122.03%
Other race81.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31853.9%
Black or African American20835.25%
Two or more races305.08%
Asian101.69%
Other race20.34%
Native American20.34%

New Augusta Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Augusta 's average per capita income is $28,563. Household income levels show a median of $26,620. The poverty rate stands at 37.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$76,786-
Families$62,361$59,963
Households$26,620$44,483
Non Families$25,394$23,443

$28,563

Average Income

$26,620

Median Household Income

37.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)