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New Albany, Mississippi
City · Population 7,729 · #48 in Mississippi
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About New Albany
New Albany is a close-knit town in northeastern Mississippi, home to 7,729 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, New Albany is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.23 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 424 residents per square mile.
📰 New Albany News Today
- The Lumber Manufactory opens sawmill in New Albany WJTV · Aug 12
- The Lumber Manufactory locates new sawmill in New Albany Mississippi Development Authority · Aug 12
- Law enforcement raids target several stores in Union County WTVA · Aug 6
- The Lumber Manufactory Opens Sawmill in New Albany, MS | $15M Investment, 50+ Jobs - News and Statistics IndexBox · Aug 12
- Mississippi coaching legend Harvey Childers leaves behind generations of winners Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes New Albany Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named New Albany — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,729.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in New Albany
- O'Neal's Kitchen
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- El Agave Mexican Grill
- Huddle House — american
- McAlister's Deli — sandwich
- Mi Pueblo Mexican Restraunt
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Albany
- Alabama Street Park reviews ★
- Cooper Park reviews ★
- Park Along the River and Mississippi Arboretum reviews ★
- Shady Dell Park reviews ★
- Union County Courthouse Park Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in New Albany
- INGOMAR ATTENDANCE CENTER
- NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL
- NEW ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL
- NEW ALBANY/S.TIPPAH/UNION CO. ALT
- SCHOOL OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,729
Rank in state#48 of 299
Land area18.23 sq mi
Density424/sq mi
Coordinates34.4923, -89.0217