Newton County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Newton County, Missouri Demographics
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Newton County, Missouri has a population of 60,118, the 19th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $66,301 and the median home value is $190,700. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Newton County Quick Facts

Population 60,118

Median Household Income $66,301

Median Home Value $190,700

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%

High School Graduation 89.5%

Cities/Places 19

Population 60,118 19th of 115

Median Income $66,301 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Newton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	59,490	60,118	+1.1%
Median household income	$64,583	$66,301	+2.7%
Median home value	$175,300	$190,700	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Newton

$66,301

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Newton

$190,700

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 34.7%

$100K+ 28.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $817/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

24.2%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Newton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Neosho	13,224	$57,891	15.2%	$163,400
Granby	2,745	$48,864	25.6%	$104,700
Seneca	1,906	$46,023	21.4%	$132,600
Loma Linda	1,239	$92,292	13.4%	$275,700
Diamond	914	$73,587	3.7%	$141,400
Leawood	512	$97,813	6.3%	$251,900
Shoal Creek Drive	485	$99,583	6.6%	$136,300
Fairview	371	$67,083	16.4%	$105,000
Saginaw	332	$58,269	7.5%	$173,100
Stella	275	$42,500	71.5%	N/A
Newtonia	244	$65,714	11.5%	$88,200
Shoal Creek Estates	218	$81,250	4.6%	$445,500
Grand Falls Plaza	168	$59,583	1.2%	$250,000
Stark City	133	$56,750	27.1%	$102,100
Wentworth	115	$41,875	15.7%	$111,100
Redings Mill	107	$72,500	15.9%	$165,600
Ritchey	62	N/A	32.3%	$56,300
Dennis Acres	36	$52,000	13.9%	$9,999
Cliff Village	17	N/A	5.9%	$200,000

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Population Overview

Newton County is located in Missouri with a total population of 60,118. It is the 19th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton County is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newton County is $66,301. This is 6% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 18% 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 5.9%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $190,700. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Newton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Newton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Newton County, Missouri?

Newton County has a population of 60,118, making it the 19th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Newton County?

The median household income in Newton County is $66,301 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Newton County, Missouri?

Newton County contains 19 Census-designated places.