Newtonia town, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Newtonia town is a small community located in Missouri, within Newton County. The total population is 273. It ranks as the 663rd most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newtonia town is 51.1 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newtonia town is $58,750. This is 15% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $84,100. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Newtonia town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newtonia town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 76.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newtonia town, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.