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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Albany

Mississippi · 6,775 residents · 18.233 sq mi
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New Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,627. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $43,400. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,775
−11%vs 2000
vs 7,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
372 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024New Albany
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,627
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,730 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,899
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,507 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$258
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
63.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
36.7% rent
2.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(4,804)
Black32.9%(2,504)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(215)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(4,595)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(4,850)
Black27.9%(1,887)
Hispanic / Latino1%(67)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.5%(31)
Diversity Score52.7%(3,568)
53
−13%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.8%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albany, Mississippi?

New Albany, Mississippi has about 6,775 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Albany, Mississippi?

The typical household in New Albany, Mississippi earns about $17,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Albany, Mississippi expensive?

In New Albany, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $43,400, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in New Albany, Mississippi?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in New Albany, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Albany, Mississippi?

About 23.3% of people in New Albany, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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