Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 62,931 with a growth rate of 1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 19th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 58,172 and has seen a growth of 8.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newton County includes 82.24% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (82.24%)
Two or more races (10.88%)
Asian (1.59%)
Other race (1.58%)
Native American (1.49%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (1.29%)
Black or African American (0.94%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,927 | 82.24% |
| Two or more races | 6,473 | 10.88% |
| Asian | 943 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 938 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 884 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 768 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 557 | 0.94% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newton County's average per capita income is $41,034. Household income levels show a median of $64,583. The poverty rate stands at 13.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,252 | $112,328 |
| Families | $78,056 | $101,556 |
| Households | $64,583 | $86,775 |
| Non Families | $36,280 | $45,573 |
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