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 2025 population of 527. It is also the county seat of Perry County. New Augusta is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -4.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 551 in 2020.

The average household income in New Augusta is $42,601 with a poverty rate of 44.15%.The median age in New Augusta is 37.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of New Augusta includes 53.16% White, 35.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	244	53.16%
Black or African American	165	35.95%
Two or more races	38	8.28%
Other race	10	2.18%
Native American	2	0.44%

New Augusta Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New Augusta's average per capita income is $38,958. Household income levels show a median of $0. The poverty rate stands at 44.15%.

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	$75,536	-
Families	$60,139	$56,619
Non Families	$15,625	$18,589
Households	-	$42,601

$38,958

Average Income

$0

Median Household Income

44.15%

Poverty Rate