Neosho, Missouri Population 2022
Neosho is a city located in Newton County Missouri. Neosho has a 2020 population of 12,742. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Neosho is currently growing at a rate of 0.60% annually and its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,590 in 2010.
The average household income in Neosho is $53,551 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $709 per month, and the median house value is $100,200. The median age in Neosho is 32 years, 30.9 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
Neosho Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Neoshowas:
- White: 85.11%
- Two or more races: 8.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2.10%
- Black or African American: 2.08%
- Native American: 1.35%
- Asian: 1.01%
- Other race: 0.21%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,244 | 85.11% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 2.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 163 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 253 | 2.10% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 980 | 8.14% |
Neosho Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,382 | 2.63 | 57 |
| Married | 2,154 | 3.34 | 71.6 |
| Male | 127 | 4.04 | 57.5 |
| Female | 488 | 3.32 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 1,613 | 1.36 | 45.7 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 631 | 8.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 529 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,210 | 29.81% |
| Some College | 1,823 | 24.59% |
| Associates Degree | 475 | 6.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,233 | 16.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 513 | 6.92% |
Neosho Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 642 | 631 | 348 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 40 |
| White | 5,736 | 4,998 | 1,335 |
| Native American | 106 | 106 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 631 | 232 | 41 |
| Islander | 105 | 105 | |
| Black | 170 | 150 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.21%.
$30,977
Average Earnings
$32,913
Average Male
$27,103
Average Female
Neosho Language by Age
Neosho Language
88.74% of Neosho residents speak only English, while 11.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.88% of the population.
Neosho Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 253 | 142 | 56.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,411 | 588 | 41.67% |
| Native | 163 | 44 | 26.99% |
| Multiple | 908 | 225 | 24.78% |
| Black | 212 | 40 | 18.87% |
| White | 8,610 | 1,455 | 16.90% |
| Other | 11 | NaN% |
21.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.68%
Male Poverty Rate
23.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Neosho
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neosho is Islander, with 56.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neosho is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.23%.
Neosho Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Neosho Married by Age and Sex
Neosho Marriage
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.
Neosho Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 7.85% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 8.44% |
Neosho Veterans by Education
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.84%
Born in Neosho
94.83%
Native Born
5.17%
Foreign Born
4.30%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.83% of Neosho residents were born in the United States, with 59.84% having been born in Missouri. 4.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,725 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 3,661 | 936 | 3.00% |
| 1920 | 3,968 | 307 | 0.81% |
| 1930 | 4,485 | 517 | 1.23% |
| 1940 | 5,318 | 833 | 1.72% |
| 1950 | 5,790 | 472 | 0.85% |
| 1960 | 7,452 | 1,662 | 2.56% |
| 1970 | 7,517 | 65 | 0.09% |
| 1980 | 9,493 | 1,976 | 2.36% |
| 1990 | 9,254 | -239 | -0.25% |
| 2000 | 10,505 | 1,251 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 11,835 | 1,330 | 1.20% |
| 2011 | 11,911 | 76 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 11,987 | 76 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 12,063 | 76 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 12,139 | 76 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 12,215 | 76 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 12,291 | 76 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 12,367 | 76 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 12,443 | 76 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 12,519 | 76 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 12,590 | 71 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 12,666 | 76 | 0.60% |
| 2022 | 12,742 | 76 | 0.60% |