State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
770.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.31% (38)
Growth Since 2010
2.49% (295)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Neosho, Missouri Population 2021
12,130
Neosho is a city located in Newton County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Newton County. With a 2020 population of 12,130, it is the 64th largest city in Missouri and the 2703rd largest city in the United States . Neosho is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,835 in 2010. Spanning over 16 miles, Neosho has a population density of 770 people per square mile.
The average household income in Neosho is $53,551 with a poverty rate of 23.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $706 per month, and the median house value is $93,300. 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: 88.29%
- Two or more races: 3.11%
- Native American: 2.67%
- Black or African American: 2.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.91%
- Asian: 0.94%
- Other race: 0.92%
The current population of Neosho, Missouri is 12,130 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,130.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,835.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,586 | 88.29% |
| Two or More Races | 373 | 3.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 320 | 2.67% |
| Black or African American | 259 | 2.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 229 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.94% |
| Some Other Race | 110 | 0.92% |
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Neosho Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,372 | 2.63 | 54.8 |
| Married | 2,042 | 3.38 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 1,481 | 1.16 | 46.3 |
| Female | 681 | 3.35 | 30.8 |
| Male | 168 | 3.42 | 42.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 558 | 7.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 638 | 9.10% |
| High School Graduate | 2,139 | 30.51% |
| Some College | 1,759 | 25.09% |
| Associates Degree | 542 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 962 | 13.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 413 | 5.89% |
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Neosho Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,832 | 5,087 | 1,273 |
| Hispanic | 702 | 287 | 37 |
| Black | 171 | 135 | |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 93 | 35 |
| Native American | 107 | 107 | 17 |
| Islander | 86 | 86 | |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | 41 |
| Other Race | 65 | 34 |
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 asian people with a rate of 59.42%.
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$30,905
Average Earnings
$32,320
Average Male
$27,548
Average Female
Neosho Language by Age
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Neosho Language
87.32% of Neosho residents speak only English, while 12.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.34% of the population.
Neosho Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,756 | 1,618 | 18.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,700 | 786 | 46.24% |
| Islander | 229 | 135 | 58.95% |
| Native | 320 | 120 | 37.50% |
| Black | 217 | 72 | 33.18% |
| Multiple | 365 | 32 | 8.77% |
| Other | 110 | 32 | 29.09% |
23.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.31%
Male Poverty Rate
26.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Neosho
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neosho is Islander, with 58.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neosho is Multiple, with 8.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.81%.
Neosho Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Neosho Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Neosho Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 6.90% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.04% |
| Other Race | 10 | 10.64% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.29% |
Neosho Veterans by Education
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4.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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59.65%
Born in Neosho
93.70%
Native Born
6.30%
Foreign Born
4.90%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.70% of Neosho residents were born in the United States, with 59.65% having been born in Missouri. 4.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,130 | 38 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 12,092 | 38 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 12,054 | 38 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 12,016 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 12,005 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 11,979 | 21 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 11,958 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 11,960 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 11,965 | -34 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 11,999 | 36 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 11,963 | 114 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 11,849 | 1,344 | 1.21% |
| 2000 | 10,505 | 1,251 | 1.28% |
| 1990 | 9,254 | -239 | -0.25% |
| 1980 | 9,493 | 1,976 | 2.36% |
| 1970 | 7,517 | 65 | 0.09% |
| 1960 | 7,452 | 1,662 | 2.56% |
| 1950 | 5,790 | 472 | 0.85% |
| 1940 | 5,318 | 833 | 1.72% |
| 1930 | 4,485 | 517 | 1.23% |
| 1920 | 3,968 | 307 | 0.81% |
| 1910 | 3,661 | 936 | 3.00% |
| 1900 | 2,725 | 0.00% |