New Albany, Mississippi
New Albany: City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
About
New Albany is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,034 and a population density of 170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,771 inhabitants.
The city was created 185 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about New Albany
| Population : | 8,771 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 38652 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 47.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 361 feet / 110 meters |
| Capital city : | New Albany is capital of Union County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1840 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:12:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 185 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Albany is located at 34°29'39"N 89°0'28"W (34.4942700, -89.0078400).
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- Official Website
Official website of New Albany
Demographics
The population of New Albany increased by 8.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,034 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,049 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,138 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,402 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,650 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,694 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,668 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,702 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,721 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,753 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,771 | 0.21% | estimation process |
People born in New Albany (13)
People born in New Albany, including politician Hubert D. Stephens, basketball player Mike Ratliff, basketball player and coach John Stroud, .
List
- Doc Marshall (American baseball player (1906-1999)) he was born in 04/06/1906
- Willie Daniel (American football player (1937-2015)) he was born in 10/11/1937
- Mike Wilson (American politician, born 1951) he was born in 04/12/1951
- Milt Crain (Canadian football player) he was born in 29/12/1937
- Bobby Hogue (American politician) he was born in 26/03/1939
- Joe Wroten he was born in 28/02/1925
- Marcus Green (American football wide receiver) he was born in 13/08/1996
- J. David Baker (Mississippi arts figure and local historian) he was born in 06/03/1922
- William Faulkner (American writer) he was born in 25/09/1897
- Eli Whiteside (American baseball catcher) he was born in 22/10/1979
Schools in New Albany
College & universities near New Albany, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175430 | Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain (MS) | 38610-9509 |
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
| 175698 | Fosters Cosmetology College | Ripley (MS) | 38663-0066 |
| 176169 | Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville (MS) | 38829 |
| 176017 | University of Mississippi | University (MS) | 38677-1848 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Albany, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Post offices near New Albany
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Albany Post Office | New Albany (MS) | 38652 |
| Myrtl Post Office | Myrtle (MS) | 38650 |
| Blue Spring Post Office | Blue Springs (MS) | 38828 |
| Ecru Post Office | Ecru (MS) | 38841 |
| Blue Mountain Post Office | Blue Mountain (MS) | 38610 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- New Albany , Indiana city in Floyd County, Indiana, United States with a population of 36,874 people.
- New Albany , Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 11,072 people.
- New Albany , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 335 people.
- New Albany , Kansas human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 50 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle | 503 | Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Blue Springs | 243 | Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
New Albany distances to largest Mississippi cities
