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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Neosho

Missouri · 10,505 residents · 15.751 sq mi
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The short version

Neosho has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,225. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,505
+14%since 1990
from 9,254 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
667 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 588 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.3
+2%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Neosho
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,225
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,846 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,847
+44%since 1990
from $11,038 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,866)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1%(97)
Asian1.6%(147)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,160)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(9,436)
Black1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(444)
Asian0.4%(41)
Diversity Score14%(1,473)
Diversity Score
14
+12%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 10,505 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Neosho, Missouri?

The typical household in Neosho, Missouri earns about $31,225 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho, Missouri?

About 18.0% 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 12.8% 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 1,251 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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