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Neosho

Missouri · 14,078 residents (2025 est.) · 15.8 sq mi
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Neosho is home to 13,224 people in Missouri. The median age is 33.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,400. 78% were living in the same home a year earlier. Renters pay $745 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

13,224
+26%since 2000
from 10,505 in 2000
14,078 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
840 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 707 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.0
−7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
15.8 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K12K14K19902000201020202024Neosho
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(924)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(1,063)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(628)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.1%(1,209)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(1,036)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.3%(2,023)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(1,530)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.1%(1,338)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(1,505)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.6%(1,136)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(622)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(210)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,891
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,225 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$26,440
+67%since 2000
from $15,847 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
15.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.393
−1%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$163,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$745
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
61.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.65 people
+3%since 2009
from 2.58 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
35.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+14%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(9,436)
Black1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(444)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(9,215)
Black0.9%(125)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,839)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other15.2%(2,009)
59
+71%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan6.8%(903)
Mexican5.2%(687)
Puerto Rican1.3%(178)
Salvadoran0.1%(13)
Colombian0.1%(7)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(14)
Chinese0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German15.4%(2,033)
English12.2%(1,609)
Irish8.9%(1,171)
American5%(662)
Scottish1.7%(231)
Italian1.6%(211)
Dutch1.5%(195)
Norwegian1.2%(160)
French0.8%(105)
Swiss0.8%(102)
Swedish0.5%(72)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(65)
Danish0.3%(43)
Greek0.3%(42)
Welsh0.2%(33)
Czech0.2%(30)
Australian0.1%(18)
Brazilian0.1%(12)
British0.1%(8)
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
53.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
10.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2013
from 19.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
77.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
82.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
13.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(1,935)
Married47.4%(2,391)
Widowed2.1%(106)
Divorced12.1%(608)
Women 15+
Never married36.6%(2,041)
Married42.3%(2,353)
Widowed10.1%(562)
Divorced11%(613)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2013
from 19.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
44.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)46.7%(293)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)11.6%(73)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era30.7%(193)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0.6%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 628 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho, Missouri?

Neosho, Missouri has about 13,224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neosho, Missouri?

The typical household in Neosho, Missouri earns about $57,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neosho, Missouri expensive?

In Neosho, Missouri, the median home is worth about $163,400, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho, Missouri?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Neosho, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neosho, Missouri?

About 15.2% of people in Neosho, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neosho, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Neosho, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,970 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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