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New Madrid

Missouri · 2,787 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 $41,445. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 547 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,700. The poverty rate of 21.0% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,787
−16%since 2000
from 3,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
619 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024New Madrid
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,445
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,046
+51%since 2000
from $14,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(2,058)
Black21.5%(599)
Hispanic / Latino1%(29)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.6%(45)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,341)
Diversity Score
48
−5%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Madrid, Missouri?

New Madrid, Missouri has about 2,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Madrid, Missouri earns about $41,445 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in New Madrid, Missouri?

About 14.3% 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 21.0% 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 563 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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