COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

New Madrid County

Missouri · 19,760 residents · 674.884 sq mi

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New Madrid County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,826. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,000. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.4

US median: 35.2

Less educated

10% 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

19,760

−6%since 1990

from 20,928 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

29 / sq mi

−6%since 1990

from 31 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.4

+12%since 1990

from 33.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202416K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,826

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $17,491 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,204

+57%since 1990

from $9,034 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

22.1%

−4.8 ptssince 1990

from 26.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$44,000

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $32,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$330

−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $266 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

66.0%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 64.0% in 1990

34.0% rent

Afford Score

1.6

−10%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic84.2%(17,613)

Black15.7%(3,277)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(71)

Asian0.1%(11)

Diversity Score34%(7,119)

2000

White, non-Hispanic82.7%(16,345)

Black15.3%(3,024)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(183)

Asian0.1%(26)

Diversity Score34.9%(6,893)

Diversity Score

+3%since 1990

from 34 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.6%

+2.9 ptssince 1990

from 6.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

63.6%

+11.6 ptssince 1990

from 52.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.4%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 2.7% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.0 min

−27%since 1990

from 17.8 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 County, Missouri?

New Madrid County, Missouri has about 19,760 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Madrid County, Missouri earns about $26,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Madrid County, Missouri expensive?

In New Madrid County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in New Madrid County, Missouri?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Madrid County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Madrid County, Missouri?

About 22.1% of people in New Madrid County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Madrid County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, New Madrid County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,168 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts

Census Tract 9601 Census Tract 9606 Census Tract 9603 Census Tract 9604 Census Tract 9605 Census Tract 9602

13 ZIP codes

ZIP 63873 ZIP 63869 ZIP 63862 ZIP 63870 ZIP 63848 ZIP 63867 ZIP 63868 ZIP 63866 ZIP 63874 ZIP 63828 ZIP 63860 ZIP 63833 ZIP 63878

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