New Hope, MS Demographics

A map of New Hope's Population by Race

New Hope, Mississippi has an estimated population of 3,952, a large increase from the 3,161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 25.8% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Hope, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Hope has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Hope, that probability was 36.6% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Hope is ranked the 83rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Hope was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Hope's White Population

2,680 residents of New Hope, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Hope is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. New Hope ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Hope's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of New Hope's population has decreased from 77.5% to 67.8%.

New Hope is more White than neighboring Columbus (29.7% White), Macedonia (6.8% White), and Pickensville (42.3% White). New Hope is less White than neighboring Ethelsville (90.2% White), and Columbus AFB (73.2% White).

New Hope's Black Population

1,020 residents of New Hope, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Hope is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. New Hope ranks 296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Hope's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Black residents' share of New Hope's population has increased from 17.9% to 25.8%.

New Hope is more Black than neighboring Ethelsville (9.8% Black), and Columbus AFB (0.4% Black). New Hope is less Black than neighboring Columbus (64.4% Black), Macedonia (93.2% Black), and Pickensville (56.5% Black).

New Hope's Asian Population

2 residents of New Hope, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Hope is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. New Hope ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Hope's Asian population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Asian residents' share of New Hope's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

New Hope is more Asian than neighboring Macedonia (0% Asian), Ethelsville (0% Asian), and Pickensville (0% Asian). New Hope is less Asian than neighboring Columbus (1.6% Asian), and Columbus AFB (3.8% Asian).

New Hope's Hispanic Population

88 residents of New Hope, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Hope is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. New Hope ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Hope's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Hispanic residents' share of New Hope's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.2%.

New Hope is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbus (2% Hispanic), Macedonia (0% Hispanic), Ethelsville (0% Hispanic), and Pickensville (0% Hispanic). New Hope is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbus AFB (12.6% Hispanic).

New Hope's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of New Hope, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Hope is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. New Hope ranks 238th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Hope's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Hope's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

New Hope is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbus (0.4% Native American/Other), Columbus AFB (3.9% Native American/Other), and Pickensville (0.4% Native American/Other).

New Hope's Multiracial Population

162 residents of New Hope, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Hope is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. New Hope ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Hope's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 113.2%. Multiracial residents' share of New Hope's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.1%.

New Hope is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbus (2% Multiracial), Macedonia (0% Multiracial), Ethelsville (0% Multiracial), and Pickensville (0.7% Multiracial). New Hope is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbus AFB (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.