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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Madrid

Missouri · 3,334 residents · 4.501 sq mi
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New Madrid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,422. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,100. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,334
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,350 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 744 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+12%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024New Madrid
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,422
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,639
+47%since 1990
from $9,960 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
25.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$305
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Madrid on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,461)
Black26.4%(885)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,635)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,402)
Black26.5%(883)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,688)
Diversity Score
51
+4%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−2%since 1990
from 13.3 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 New Madrid, Missouri?

New Madrid, Missouri has about 3,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Madrid, Missouri?

The typical household in New Madrid, Missouri earns about $27,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Madrid, Missouri expensive?

In New Madrid, Missouri, the median home is worth about $55,100, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in New Madrid, Missouri?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Madrid, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Madrid, Missouri?

About 25.0% of people in New Madrid, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Madrid, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, New Madrid, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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