Newton County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,118 | — | #893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,301 | -11.8% | #1,496 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,064 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $190,700 | -32.4% | #1,511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,982 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.0% | #1,638 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newton County has a population of 60,118, making it the #893 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Newton County is $66,301, ranking #1,496 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Newton County is $190,700 (-32.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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87.3% of residents in Newton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About Newton County, Missouri
Newton County, Missouri has a total population of 60,118, making it the 893rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newton County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newton County is $66,301, which ranks #1,496 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Newton County is $190,700, 32.4% below the national median. Renters in Newton County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newton County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Newton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%).
All data for Newton 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.