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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Newton County

Missouri · 44,445 residents · 624.754 sq mi
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Newton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,263. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 8,191 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

44,445
−16%vs 2000
vs 52,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
43K48K52K57K62K1990201020202024Newton County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,263
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,041 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,136
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,502 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$292
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $421 in 2000
US average: $450
76.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
2.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(48,642)
Black0.6%(298)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,147)
Asian0.3%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(4,114)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(42,959)
Black0.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(331)
Asian0.6%(274)
Other2.4%(1,056)
Diversity Score9.9%(4,381)
10
+26%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.8%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Missouri?

Newton County, Missouri has about 44,445 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton County, Missouri?

The typical household in Newton County, Missouri earns about $22,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton County, Missouri expensive?

In Newton County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Missouri?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newton County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Missouri?

About 14.0% of people in Newton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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