New Hope, MS is a small town of 3,478 people located in Lamar County. It has a population density of 736 people per square mile, higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in New Hope include Corner Cafe and Gas Station, Dr. Russell's Pharmacy and Gifts, and Gully's Grocery and Hardware. Year-round outdoor activities in New Hope include fishing at the nearby Clear Creek Lake or visiting the Chapel Hill Water Park for swimming, miniature golfing, and camping. Organizations in New Hope include the Lions Club and various churches such as Red Oak Baptist Church and New Hope Methodist Church. Local sporting events include high school football games held at the New Hope High School stadium.
The population in New Hope is 3,478. There are 690 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Hope is 32.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Hope is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Hope
- 56.0% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 35.2% are married with children
- 18.9% have children, but are single
Race in New Hope
- 80.1% are White
- 15.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander