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New Madrid County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
New Madrid

New Madrid County's estimated 2025 population is 14,852 with a growth rate of -1.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Madrid County is the 69th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,928 and has seen a growth of -21.53% since that time.

14,852
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
69
Population Rank (State)
-286 -1.89%
Annual Population Growth

New Madrid County Population

New Madrid County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of New Madrid County includes 76.45% White, 12.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,26476.45%
Black or African American2,04112.72%
Two or more races1,63410.19%
Asian460.29%
Other race410.26%
Native American150.09%

New Madrid County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New Madrid County's average per capita income is $37,509. Household income levels show a median of $49,237. The poverty rate stands at 18.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,726-
Families$63,382$79,515
Households$49,237$68,154
Non Families$30,428$41,084

$37,509

Average Income

$49,237

Median Household Income

18.55%

Poverty Rate