New Madrid County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, New Madrid County has a population of 15,731 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #2,114 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median home value is $111,800, and the median household income is $51,881, which is 31% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In New Madrid County, 14.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 57.1% below the national average, ranking #2,891 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in New Madrid County is 69.0 years. 24.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
25.4% of adults in New Madrid County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 28.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in New Madrid County is 9.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
26.0% of children in New Madrid County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 40.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in New Madrid County is 54.9%. The mean commute time is 23.5 min, which is 14.8% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, New Madrid County voted Republican with a margin of 53.5%. The vote was 22.9% Dem / 76.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .
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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.