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Neosho

Missouri · 11,835 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 $32,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,400. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,835
+13%since 2000
from 10,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Neosho
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,488
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,225 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,247
+3%since 2000
from $15,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(9,554)
Black1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,337)
Asian0.8%(96)
Other8%(941)
Diversity Score44%(5,205)
Diversity Score
44
+214%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho, Missouri?

Neosho, Missouri has about 11,835 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neosho, Missouri?

The typical household in Neosho, Missouri earns about $32,488 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho, Missouri?

About 16.2% 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 20.2% 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 2,581 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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