New Madrid County's estimated 2026 population is 14,860 with a growth rate of -1.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Madrid County is the 68th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,928 and has seen a growth of -21.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (76.45%)
Black or African American (12.72%)
Two or more races (10.19%)
Asian (0.29%)
Other race (0.26%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,264 | 76.45% |
| Black or African American | 2,041 | 12.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,634 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,726 | - |
| Families | $63,382 | $79,515 |
| Households | $49,237 | $68,154 |
| Non Families | $30,428 | $41,084 |
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