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New Augusta, MS


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New Augusta, Mississippi

New Augusta, Mississippi, in Perry county, is 56 miles N of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and 106 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 715.

The People and Families of New Augusta

In New Augusta, about 51% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in New Augusta, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in New Augusta.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Augusta had a median family income of $31,477.

New Augusta Housing

In New Augusta, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In New Augusta, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%New Augusta Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%New Augusta Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%New Augusta Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Augusta, MS

Comparing New Augusta 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Men27
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population13
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married49

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty28
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home13
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone31
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