New Albany

City in Union County, Mississippi

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New Albany is a city in Union County, Mississippi, with 7,626 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Myrtle, 7.2 miles NW.

About New Albany

New Albany is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Mississippi, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, the population was 7,626. It is notable as the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner and as the northern gateway to the Tanglefoot Trail.

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Median household income
$51,332
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$973/mo
Median age
38.4
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New Albany, MS population

New Albany had 7,626 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,626
Density418 per sq mi (161 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New Albany at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyUnion County
TypeCity
Population7,626 (2020)
Land area18.23 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²)
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates34.4923° N, 89.0217° W
ZIP code38652
Official websitevisitnewalbany.com
Census code (GEOID)2851000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New Albany

What county is New Albany in?

New Albany is in Union County, Mississippi.

What is the population of New Albany, MS?

7,626 people lived in New Albany at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Albany, MS?

The ZIP code of New Albany is 38652.

What is the elevation of New Albany?

361 feet (110 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New Albany?

Myrtle (7.2 mi), Ecru (10.0 mi), Blue Springs (10.5 mi), Blue Mountain (12.6 mi), Hickory Flat (12.9 mi).

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