Neosho is a city located in Newton County Missouri. Neosho has a 2024 population of 13,572. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Neosho is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 7.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,596 in 2020.
The average household income in Neosho is $64,347 with a poverty rate of 19.89%. The median age in Neosho is 35.2 years: 33.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Neosho was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,708 | 76.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,780 | 14.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 428 | 3.38% |
| Other race | 328 | 2.59% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 132 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.44% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,513 | 2.68 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 2,142 | 3.38 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 1,649 | 1.43 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 554 | 3.25 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 168 | 4.13 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 502 | 6.22% |
| Associates Degree | 568 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,525 | 18.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 509 | 6.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,536 | 31.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 667 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 1,769 | 21.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,078 | 5,420 | 1,522 |
| 2+ Races | 1,084 | 871 | 474 |
| Hispanic | 672 | 215 | 71 |
| Black | 195 | 191 | 1 |
| Other Race | 170 | 50 | 0 |
| Islander | 124 | 122 | 0 |
| Native American | 102 | 102 | 10 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,463 | $35,048 | $43,163 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,341 | $82,660 | $41,429 |
| High School Graduate | $32,225 | $33,113 | $30,040 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,410 | $26,391 | $20,161 |
| Overall | $34,133 | $35,666 | $31,754 |
| Some College | $34,195 | $50,417 | $19,318 |
$34,133
Average Earnings
$35,666
Average Male
$31,754
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.83% of Neosho residents speak only English, while 14.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,632 | 1,424 | 16.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,549 | 744 | 48.03% |
| Multiple | 1,736 | 384 | 22.12% |
| Other | 328 | 253 | 77.13% |
| Native | 130 | 32 | 24.62% |
| Black | 204 | 22 | 10.78% |
19.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.77%
Male Poverty Rate
22.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neosho is Other, with 77.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neosho is Black, with 10.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.25% |
| Some College | 16.77% |
| High School | 15.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.8% |
| Male Employed | 11.17% |
| Female Employed | 6.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,789 | $76,688 |
| Households | $49,301 | $64,347 |
| Married Families | $80,172 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $38,112 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
561
Number of Veterans
526
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 212 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 75+ | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 4.88% |
| Black | 23 | 10.27% |
| Native American | 8 | 7.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.68%
Born in Neosho
91.64%
Native Born
8.36%
Foreign Born
7.32%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
91.64% of Neosho residents were born in the United States, with 56.68% having been born in Missouri. 7.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,792 | 244 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 14,548 | 244 | 1.71% |
| 2027 | 14,304 | 244 | 1.74% |
| 2026 | 14,060 | 244 | 1.77% |
| 2025 | 13,816 | 244 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 13,572 | 244 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 13,328 | 246 | 1.88% |
| 2022 | 13,082 | 315 | 2.47% |
| 2021 | 12,767 | 171 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 12,596 | 520 | 4.31% |
| 2019 | 12,076 | 43 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 12,033 | 23 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 12,010 | 18 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 11,992 | 27 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 11,965 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 11,967 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 11,971 | -33 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 12,004 | 41 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 11,963 | 113 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 11,850 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,505 | 1,251 | 13.52% |
| 1990 | 9,254 | -239 | -2.52% |
| 1980 | 9,493 | 1,976 | 26.29% |
| 1970 | 7,517 | 65 | 0.87% |
| 1960 | 7,452 | 1,662 | 28.7% |
| 1950 | 5,790 | 472 | 8.88% |
| 1940 | 5,318 | 833 | 18.57% |
| 1930 | 4,485 | 517 | 13.03% |
| 1920 | 3,968 | 307 | 8.39% |
| 1910 | 3,661 | 936 | 34.35% |
| 1900 | 2,725 | -12,067 | -81.58% |