CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Neosho

Missouri · 9,254 residents · 15.751 sq mi

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Neosho has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,846. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $38,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 21%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

9,254

−12%vs 2000

vs 10,505 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

588 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 667 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.6

−2%vs 2000

vs 35.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202413K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$18,846

−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,225 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,038

−30%vs 2000

vs $15,847 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.4%

+3.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$38,900

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $64,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$267

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $398 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.9%

+1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.5% in 2000

34.1% rent

Afford Score

2.1

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic89.8%(9,436)

Black1%(105)

Hispanic / Latino4.2%(444)

Asian0.4%(41)

Other0%

Diversity Score14%(1,473)

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,866)

Black0.7%(64)

Hispanic / Latino1%(97)

Asian1.6%(147)

Other1.9%(177)

Diversity Score12.5%(1,160)

Diversity Score

−11%vs 2000

vs 14 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.7%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.9%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.3 min

+15%vs 2000

vs 12.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho, Missouri?

Neosho, Missouri has about 9,254 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Neosho, Missouri?

The typical household in Neosho, Missouri earns about $18,846 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 $38,900, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho, Missouri?

About 14.7% 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 16.4% of people in Neosho, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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