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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Newton County

Missouri · 58,648 residents · 624.754 sq mi
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Newton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
58,648
+11%since 2000
from 52,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K48K52K57K62K1990201020202024Newton County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,067
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,041 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,425
+74%since 2000
from $17,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(47,551)
Black0.9%(523)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(3,607)
Asian1.4%(798)
Other8.4%(4,925)
Diversity Score37.8%(22,158)
Segregation Score16%(9,372)
Diversity Score
38
+383%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Missouri?

Newton County, Missouri has about 58,648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Missouri earns about $52,067 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 $131,800, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Missouri?

About 21.6% 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 13.7% of people in Newton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,203 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 208Census Tract 206.01Census Tract 202Census Tract 205.02Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 201Census Tract 207Census Tract 209Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 204.02Census Tract 203Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 210
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 64804ZIP 64850ZIP 64865ZIP 64844ZIP 64840ZIP 64866ZIP 64842ZIP 64858
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