Newton County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Newton County is located in Missouri with a total population of 59,490. It is the 19th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton County is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newton County is $64,583. This is 6% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $175,300. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Newton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 89.3%.