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New Hebron, MS
Town in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
Population
506
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
0
New Hebron and its ZIP codes
New Hebron at a glance
- New Hebron is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,000 a year, 15% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (42% below Mississippi) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for New Hebron, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Hebron, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,000
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (35), Honduran Americans (9), German Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for New Hebron.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,000
2,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.7M
FY 2026, $8,047 per person
How people get to work
New Hebron, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Hebron, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Hebron, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near New Hebron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CreekTown | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| PrentissTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MonticelloTown | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| MendenhallCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| MageeCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| D'LoTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount OliveTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| BraxtonVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| BassfieldTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| BeauregardVillage | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| WessonTown | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| CollinsCity | 25 mi | 8 |
| HazlehurstCity | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| MizeTown | 27 mi | 2.4 |
| PuckettVillage | 27 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Hebron, MS in?
- New Hebron is in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of New Hebron, MS?
- About 506 people live in New Hebron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Hebron?
- Nearby places include Silver Creek (8.8 mi), Prentiss (11 mi), Georgetown (14 mi), Monticello (14 mi), Mendenhall (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023