New Madrid County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,731 | — | #2,114 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,881 | -31.0% | #2,669 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,715 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,800 | -60.3% | #2,820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $729 | -37.3% | #2,591 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.3% | #2,406 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
New Madrid County has a population of 15,731, making it the #2,114 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in New Madrid County is $51,881, ranking #2,669 out of 3,222 counties — 31.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in New Madrid County is $111,800 (-60.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $729/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.2%.
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88.6% of residents in New Madrid County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About New Madrid County, Missouri
New Madrid County, Missouri has a total population of 15,731, making it the 2,114th most populous county in the United States. The median age in New Madrid County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in New Madrid County is $51,881, which ranks #2,669 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in New Madrid County is $111,800, 60.3% below the national median. Renters in New Madrid County pay a median gross rent of $729 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In New Madrid County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
New Madrid County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.0%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
All data for New Madrid County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.