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New Augusta

Mississippi · 557 residents (2025 est.) · 5.144 sq mi
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New Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,620. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
−17%since 2000
from 715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+40%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:557 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3704976247508771990201020202024New Augusta
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,620
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,591
+62%since 2000
from $13,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−2%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+43.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+87%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(455)
Black34.8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(413)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(318)
Black35.3%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(20)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other5.8%(34)
Diversity Score72.6%(428)
Diversity Score
73
+26%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
66.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Augusta, Mississippi?

New Augusta, Mississippi has about 590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Augusta, Mississippi earns about $26,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Augusta, Mississippi expensive?

In New Augusta, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $84,700.

How educated are people in New Augusta, Mississippi?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Augusta, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Augusta, Mississippi?

About 37.7% of people in New Augusta, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Augusta, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, New Augusta, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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