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New Hope, MS
Census-designated place in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Population
3,952
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
785
ZIP codes
0
New Hope and its ZIP codes
New Hope at a glance
- New Hope is about 13 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $79,577, 41% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,200 (40% above Mississippi) and median rent is $989 a month.
Local data for New Hope, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Hope, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,577
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$989/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (356), Irish Americans (339), Scottish Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lowndes County. PPP loans are for New Hope.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,265
26,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$572M
FY 2026, $9,718 per person
How people get to work
New Hope, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Hope, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
600
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Hope, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near New Hope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColumbusCity | 4.9 mi | 25.1 |
| Macedonia, ALCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Ethelsville, ALTown | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Columbus AFBCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| CaledoniaTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Pickensville, ALTown | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| Millport, ALTown | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| ArtesiaTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Reform, ALTown | 19 mi | 8 |
| CrawfordTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Carrollton, ALTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| HamiltonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| New HamiltonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| West PointCity | 21 mi | 20.9 |
| Memphis, ALTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Hope, MS in?
- New Hope is in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of New Hope, MS?
- About 3,952 people live in New Hope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Hope?
- Nearby places include Columbus (4.9 mi), Macedonia, AL (7.1 mi), Ethelsville, AL (8 mi), Columbus AFB (13 mi), Caledonia (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023