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Newtown

Missouri · 113 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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Newtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,639. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,200. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
113
−46%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+58%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951371802222641990201020202024Newtown
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,599
−14%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−5%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(3)
Diversity Score24.2%(27)
Diversity Score
24
+134%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+114%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtown, Missouri?

Newtown, Missouri has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newtown, Missouri?

The typical household in Newtown, Missouri earns about $32,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newtown, Missouri expensive?

In Newtown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Missouri?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newtown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newtown, Missouri?

About 38.3% of people in Newtown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newtown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Newtown, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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