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New Hamilton, MS
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Population
480
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
0
New Hamilton and its ZIP codes
New Hamilton at a glance
- New Hamilton is about 2.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for New Hamilton, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for New Hamilton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
9,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,273 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Hamilton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
225
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Hamilton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near New Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamiltonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| CaledoniaTown | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Columbus AFBCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| AberdeenCity | 8.9 mi | 12.1 |
| GattmanVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ColumbusCity | 16 mi | 25.1 |
| West PointCity | 16 mi | 20.9 |
| HatleyTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| AmoryCity | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| Vernon, ALTown | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| Sulligent, ALTown | 20 mi | 7.8 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
| SmithvilleTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Millport, ALTown | 24 mi | 5.5 |
| Detroit, ALTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| OkolonaCity | 25 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Hamilton, MS in?
- New Hamilton is in Monroe County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of New Hamilton, MS?
- About 480 people live in New Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Hamilton?
- Nearby places include Hamilton (1.7 mi), Caledonia (7.5 mi), Columbus AFB (8 mi), Aberdeen (8.9 mi), Gattman (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023