New Augusta, MS Demographics
A map of New Augusta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 302 | 54.5% |
Black | 222 | 40.1% |
Multiracial | 17 | 3.1% |
Hispanic | 10 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.5% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
New Augusta, Mississippi had a population of 554 in 2020. It was 54.5% White, 40.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Augusta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is the 248th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
New Augusta's White Population
302 residents of New Augusta identify as White, or 54.5%. This makes the White share of the population of New Augusta roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is ranked #210 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Augusta is more White than neighboring Beaumont (49% White). New Augusta is less White than neighboring Richton (66.1% White), Runnelstown (92.5% White), McLain (61.3% White), and Petal (74.5% White).
New Augusta's Black Population
222 residents of New Augusta identify as Black, or 40.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Augusta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is ranked #200 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Augusta is more Black than neighboring Richton (28.8% Black), Runnelstown (2.5% Black), McLain (33.2% Black), and Petal (14.6% Black). New Augusta is less Black than neighboring Beaumont (45% Black).
New Augusta's Asian Population
0 residents of New Augusta identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Augusta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Augusta is less Asian than neighboring Richton (0.2% Asian), Runnelstown (2.8% Asian), McLain (0.6% Asian), and Petal (0.8% Asian).
New Augusta's Hispanic Population
10 residents of New Augusta identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Augusta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is ranked #227 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Augusta is more Hispanic than neighboring Richton (1.7% Hispanic), Runnelstown (0.9% Hispanic), and McLain (1.6% Hispanic). New Augusta is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaumont (1.9% Hispanic), and Petal (5.6% Hispanic).
New Augusta's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of New Augusta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Augusta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Augusta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richton (0% Native American/Other), and Petal (0.4% Native American/Other). New Augusta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaumont (1.2% Native American/Other), Runnelstown (0.9% Native American/Other), and McLain (1% Native American/Other).
New Augusta's Multiracial Population
17 residents of New Augusta identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Augusta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, New Augusta is ranked #144 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Augusta is more Multiracial than neighboring Beaumont (2.8% Multiracial), Runnelstown (0.3% Multiracial), and McLain (2.2% Multiracial). New Augusta is less Multiracial than neighboring Richton (3.2% Multiracial), and Petal (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.