New Madrid County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

New Madrid County is located in Missouri with a total population of 16,041. It is the 65th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Madrid County is 41.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Madrid County is $49,237. This is 29% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $105,500. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, New Madrid County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Madrid County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.