Demographics & People — New Albany, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,661 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,944 |
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| Family Households | 1,852 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.551 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,316 |
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| Black or African American | 2,373 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 745 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,385 |
| Other groups | 2,425 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 821 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 806 |
| English | 620 |
| Irish | 450 |
| American | 358 |
| French (except Basque) | 209 |
| German | 190 |
| Scottish | 131 |
Language
| English Only | 6,443 |
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| Spanish | 505 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,948 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 375 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,658 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Albany, Mississippi.
