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New Madrid

Missouri · 3,116 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 $28,542. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,900. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
3,116
−7%since 2000
from 3,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
692 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024New Madrid
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,542
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,129
+51%since 2000
from $14,639 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,402)
Black26.5%(883)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(1,688)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,242)
Black25.4%(792)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.8%(55)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,634)
Diversity Score
52
+4%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Madrid, Missouri?

New Madrid, Missouri has about 3,116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Madrid, Missouri earns about $28,542 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 $70,900, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in New Madrid, Missouri?

About 13.9% 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 24.3% 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 234 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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