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Neosho

Missouri · 12,590 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 $43,925. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,200. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,590
+20%since 2000
from 10,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
−4%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Neosho
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,925
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,225 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,283
+41%since 2000
from $15,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(8,856)
Black0.9%(116)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,848)
Asian0.6%(72)
Other10.4%(1,313)
Diversity Score54.9%(6,907)
Diversity Score
55
+291%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho, Missouri?

Neosho, Missouri has about 12,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neosho, Missouri?

The typical household in Neosho, Missouri earns about $43,925 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 $100,200, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho, Missouri?

About 23.6% 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 21.5% 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 3,336 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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