New Florence, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 667, New Florence's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

New Florence is a small community located in Missouri, within Montgomery County. The total population is 667. It ranks as the 457th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Florence is 47.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Florence is $42,174. This is 40% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $95,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, New Florence is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Florence has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.1% vs 5.2%).

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Florence, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.