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New Albany, MS


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New Albany, Mississippi

New Albany, Mississippi, in Union county, is 74 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 7,607.

The People and Families of New Albany

In New Albany, about 49% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in New Albany.

Approximately 36% of New Albany is non-white. New Albany offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Albany had a median family income of $38,750. New Albany has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Albany favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

New Albany Housing

New Albany has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In New Albany, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? New Albany can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

New Albany strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNew Albany Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNew Albany Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%New Albany Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%New Albany Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%New Albany College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%New Albany Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%New Albany People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of New Albany, MS

Comparing New Albany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home15
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents93
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime67

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