The map below shows majority race by area in New Albany, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on New Albany racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in New Albany overall is white, making up 67.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
New Albany, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.0% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
22.2% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.6% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
New Albany, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
67.0% |
Hispanic |
7.6% |
Black |
22.2% |
Asian |
0.3% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.6% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for New Albany, MS
The map below shows diversity in New Albany. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
New Albany Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, New Albany is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within New Albany's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of New Albany.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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