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New Madrid County

Missouri · 16,434 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 $40,129. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3,326 residents. 12% 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 $77,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
16,434
−17%since 2000
from 19,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K20K21K1990201020202024New Madrid County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,129
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,513
+58%since 2000
from $14,204 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(16,345)
Black15.3%(3,024)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(183)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(6,893)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(12,610)
Black16.6%(2,731)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(253)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other3.2%(523)
Diversity Score45.3%(7,452)
Segregation Score26%(4,271)
Diversity Score
45
+30%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Madrid County, Missouri?

New Madrid County, Missouri has about 16,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Madrid County, Missouri earns about $40,129 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in New Madrid County, Missouri?

About 12.0% 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 20.7% 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 4,494 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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