New Augusta, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Forrest County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
459
Population
89/sq mi density
$85,000
Home Value
$152,364 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
459
Census 2023
Population Density
89
per square mile
Land Area
5.3
square miles (13.8 km²)
Median Age
37.7 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.5%
Male
59.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 35.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
53.2%
Black
35.9%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.4%
Veterans
3.9%
35% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.3%
56% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.3%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.7%
59% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.501
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 459 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 89 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.5% |
| Female | 59.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 35.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.4% |
| Veterans | 3.9% |
| Disability | 20.3% |
| Health Insurance | 86.3% |
| Uninsured | 13.7% |
| Broadband Access | 79.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.501 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |