New Madrid County, Missouri Demographics 2026
New Madrid County, Missouri has a population of 16,041, the 65th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $49,237 and the median home value is $105,500. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
New Madrid County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in New Madrid County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portageville | 2,869 | $36,924 | 23.0% | $150,000 |
| New Madrid | 2,720 | $51,250 | 9.3% | $120,700 |
| Lilbourn | 1,021 | $41,250 | 26.9% | $65,600 |
| Morehouse | 751 | $32,250 | 18.4% | $60,000 |
| Gideon | 711 | $51,667 | 24.7% | $54,000 |
| Parma | 552 | $63,500 | 34.1% | $35,800 |
| Matthews | 506 | $44,013 | 5.8% | $101,800 |
| Marston | 439 | $36,761 | 20.1% | $69,000 |
| Risco | 243 | $43,125 | 24.7% | $72,700 |
| Howardville | 162 | $13,889 | 46.3% | $56,500 |
| Canalou | 146 | N/A | 15.1% | $38,900 |
| North Lilbourn | 86 | $51,125 | 1.2% | N/A |
| Tallapoosa | 69 | $58,500 | 14.5% | N/A |
| Catron | 52 | $41,042 | 28.8% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for New Madrid County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of New Madrid County, Missouri?
New Madrid County has a population of 16,041, making it the 65th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in New Madrid County?
The median household income in New Madrid County is $49,237 with a poverty rate of 18.6%.
How many cities are in New Madrid County, Missouri?
New Madrid County contains 14 Census-designated places.