Newton County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 61,258 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County, Missouri is the 19th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 58,172 and has seen a growth of 5.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 64,163 | 581 | 0.91% |
| 2028 | 63,582 | 581 | 0.92% |
| 2027 | 63,001 | 581 | 0.93% |
| 2026 | 62,420 | 581 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 61,839 | 581 | 0.95% |
| 2024 | 61,258 | 581 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 60,677 | 581 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 60,096 | 656 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 59,440 | 748 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 58,692 | 363 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 58,329 | 96 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 58,233 | 27 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 58,206 | -15 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 58,221 | 56 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 58,165 | 17 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 58,148 | -248 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 58,396 | -255 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 58,651 | 87 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 58,564 | 392 | 0.67% |
| 2010 | 58,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 44,445 | 3,890 | 9.59% |
| 1980 | 40,555 | 7,654 | 23.26% |
| 1970 | 32,901 | 2,808 | 9.33% |
| 1960 | 30,093 | 1,853 | 6.56% |
| 1950 | 28,240 | -799 | -2.75% |
| 1940 | 29,039 | 2,080 | 7.72% |
| 1930 | 26,959 | 2,073 | 8.33% |
| 1920 | 24,886 | -2,250 | -8.29% |
| 1910 | 27,136 | 135 | 0.5% |
| 1900 | 27,001 | 4,893 | 22.13% |
| 1890 | 22,108 | 3,161 | 16.68% |
| 1880 | 18,947 | 6,126 | 47.78% |
| 1870 | 12,821 | 3,502 | 37.58% |
| 1860 | 9,319 | 5,051 | 118.35% |
| 1850 | 4,268 | 478 | 12.61% |
| 1840 | 3,790 | -60,373 | -94.09% |
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% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,084 | 2.64 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 12,743 | 3.17 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 6,311 | 1.24 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 1,992 | 3.43 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 1,038 | 3.18 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,705 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 3,789 | 9.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,004 | 14.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,253 | 8.08% |
| High School Graduate | 13,841 | 34.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,586 | 3.94% |
| Some College | 9,064 | 22.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,346 | 31,453 | 7,963 |
| 2+ Races | 3,403 | 2,685 | 1,014 |
| Hispanic | 1,790 | 1,097 | 301 |
| Native American | 618 | 495 | 54 |
| Asian | 563 | 459 | 121 |
| Other Race | 521 | 344 | 32 |
| Islander | 239 | 109 | 11 |
| Black | 238 | 207 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,423 | $58,021 | $48,352 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,988 | $91,295 | $59,754 |
| High School Graduate | $34,779 | $45,800 | $22,937 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,435 | $30,967 | $24,219 |
| Overall | $41,034 | $49,213 | $33,642 |
| Some College | $40,699 | $51,440 | $33,187 |
$41,034
Average Earnings
$49,213
Average Male
$33,642
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.1% of Newton County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 6.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,288 | 5,725 | 12.11% |
| Multiple | 6,349 | 1,327 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,796 | 882 | 23.23% |
| Other | 938 | 371 | 39.55% |
| Asian | 935 | 194 | 20.75% |
| Black | 437 | 107 | 24.49% |
| Native | 877 | 61 | 6.96% |
13.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.92%
Male Poverty Rate
13.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton County, Missouri is Other, with 39.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newton County, Missouri is Native, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.59% |
| Some College | 12.36% |
| High School | 12.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.74% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,056 | $101,556 |
| Households | $64,583 | $86,775 |
| Married Families | $85,252 | $112,328 |
| Non Families | $36,280 | $45,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,927
Number of Veterans
3,591
Male Veterans
336
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,522 |
| Second Gulf War | 998 |
| First Gulf War | 829 |
| Korea | 135 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,244 |
| 35 to 54 | 976 |
| 75+ | 847 |
| 55 to 64 | 563 |
| 18 to 34 | 297 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,574 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 91 | 13.81% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 2.91% |
| Black | 38 | 9.31% |
| Islander | 16 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.91%
Born in Newton County, Missouri
95.63%
Native Born
4.37%
Foreign Born
3.05%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
95.63% of Newton County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 58.91% having been born in Missouri. 3.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.