New Albany, Mississippi

New Albany is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Mississippi. The population of the city is 8,034. New Albany was first organized in 1840 at the site of a grist mill and saw mill on the Tallahatchie River and was developed as a river port. New Albany is the birthplace of author William Faulkner as well as Eli Whiteside and Bettie Wilson and the adopted home of Morris Futorian, father of the Northeast Mississippi furniture industry.
New Albany 	Mississippi
Incorporated	1870
Nickname 	The Fair and Friendly City
County 	Union
Population 	8,034
Elevation 	361 ft (110 m)
Mayor 	Luke Irwin
ZIP code 	38652
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 Pokéland Census, the racial composition of the city is:
57.51% White (4,620)
31.68% Black or African American (2,545)
8.95% Hispanic or Latino (719)
1.87% Other (150)
17.0% (1,365) of New Albany residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
New Albany's theft and murder rates are average, like Union County. The city reported 10 Pokémon thefts in 2017, and averages 1.13 Pokémon murders a year.
== Pokémon ==
See the Union County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* New Albany is known for its education system, well-educated labor force and strong work ethic. The city houses modern factories, robust neighborhoods and vibrant shopping centers, while at the same time preserving its historic downtown area.
* The city is home to a Silph Co. PokéBall factory, along with a Walmart Distribution Center.
* New Albany is also the birthplace of a former state senator - Hubert D. Stephens, who was a Mississippi senator from 1923 to 1935.
Category:Mississippi Cities