2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,041
New Madrid County is a small county in Missouri with a population of 16,041. The median household income is $49,237, 24% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.6%, median home value is $105,500, and 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 45% below the national average.
Population
16,041
2023 estimate
Rank #2098 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,237
Household
Rank #2734 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$105,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #2845 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2960 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below Missouri avg·24% below national avg
Poverty Rate
25% below Missouri avg·24% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Missouri avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,435
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
35% below Missouri avg·50% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below Missouri avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% below Missouri avg·13% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% below Missouri avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
7,886
Households
6,796
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,101
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Missouri avg·45% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Missouri avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.5%
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