State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
483.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.36%
Growth Since 2010
9.75%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
New Albany, Mississippi Population 2021
8,817
New Albany is a city located in Union County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Union County. With a 2020 population of 8,817, it is the 44th largest city in Mississippi and the 3368th largest city in the United States . New Albany is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 9.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,034 in 2010. New Albany reached it's highest population of 8,817 in 2021. Spanning over 18 miles, New Albany has a population density of 484 people per square mile.
The average household income in New Albany is $59,922 with a poverty rate of 13.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $754 per month, and the median house value is $121,900. The median age in New Albany is 36.1 years, 33.7 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
New Albany Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Albany was:
- White: 57.55%
- Black or African American: 33.08%
- Other race: 8.44%
- Two or more races: 0.77%
- Asian: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of New Albany, Mississippi is 8,817 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,721.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,034.
New Albany, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,010 | 57.55% |
| Black or African American | 2,880 | 33.08% |
| Some Other Race | 735 | 8.44% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.15% |
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New Albany Population by Race
New Albany Population Pyramid $2021
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New Albany Population by Age
New Albany Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,971 | 2.83 | 58 |
| Married | 1,435 | 3.54 | 78.3 |
| Non Family | 1,060 | 1.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 272 | 4.53 | 55.5 |
| Male | 204 | 4.5 | 27.9 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
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New Albany Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 487 | 8.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 845 | 14.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,721 | 29.88% |
| Some College | 1,003 | 17.42% |
| Associates Degree | 739 | 12.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 548 | 9.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 416 | 7.22% |
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New Albany Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
New Albany Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,528 | 3,032 | 825 |
| Black | 1,784 | 1,128 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 424 | 236 | 40 |
| Other Race | 273 | 158 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
New Albany Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,910
Average Earnings
$36,191
Average Male
$27,024
Average Female
New Albany Earnings by Educational Attainment
New Albany Language by Age
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New Albany Language
92.18% of New Albany residents speak only English, while 7.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.70% of the population.
New Albany Language
New Albany Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,794 | 620 | 22.19% |
| White | 4,655 | 340 | 7.30% |
| Hispanic | 906 | 189 | 20.86% |
| Other | 695 | 132 | 18.99% |
13.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.36%
Male Poverty Rate
13.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in New Albany
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Albany is Black, with 22.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Albany is White, with 7.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.98%.
New Albany Poverty
New Albany Poverty Rate by Education
New Albany Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
New Albany Married by Age and Sex
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New Albany Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
New Albany Marital Status by Race
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New Albany Marital Status
New Albany Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 5.58% |
| Black | 60 | 2.97% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 23.88% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2.47% |
New Albany Veterans by Race
New Albany Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
New Albany Veterans by Education
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55.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
New Albany Employment by Age
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New Albany Employment by Race
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New Albany Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.46%
Native Born
5.54%
Foreign Born
4.24%
Non Citizen
1.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.46% of New Albany residents were born in the United States, with 76.77% having been born in Mississippi. 4.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
New Albany Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,817 | 32 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 8,785 | 32 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 8,753 | 32 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 8,721 | 19 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 8,702 | 34 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 8,668 | -26 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 8,694 | 44 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 8,650 | 248 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 8,402 | 264 | 3.24% |
| 2012 | 8,138 | 89 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 8,049 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 8,029 | 422 | 0.54% |
| 2000 | 7,607 | 832 | 1.17% |
| 1990 | 6,775 | -297 | -0.43% |
| 1980 | 7,072 | 646 | 0.96% |
| 1970 | 6,426 | 1,275 | 2.24% |
| 1960 | 5,151 | 1,471 | 3.42% |
| 1950 | 3,680 | 78 | 0.21% |
| 1940 | 3,602 | 415 | 1.23% |
| 1930 | 3,187 | 656 | 2.33% |
| 1920 | 2,531 | 0.00% |