New Madrid County Summary

Life in New Madrid County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in New Madrid County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New Madrid County:

  • The population in New Madrid County is 16,341.

  • The median home value in New Madrid County is $88,508.

  • The median income in New Madrid County is $44,092.

  • The median rent in New Madrid County is $708.

  • The unemployment rate in New Madrid County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in New Madrid County is 17.3%.

  • The average high in New Madrid County is 75.8° and there are 119.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in New Madrid County

List Of Cities & Towns in New Madrid County

Sikeston, MO Population 16,146

Portageville, MO Population 2,918

New Madrid, MO Population 2,761

Lilbourn, MO Population 995

Morehouse, MO Population 839

Gideon, MO Population 714

Matthews, MO Population 569

Parma, MO Population 558

Marston, MO Population 420

Risco, MO Population 202

Howardville, MO Population 173

Canalou, MO Population 144

North Lilbourn, MO Population 91

Tallapoosa, MO Population 80

Catron, MO Population 41

Map Of New Madrid County

New Madrid County, MO Weather

  • The average high in New Madrid County is 75.8°.

  • There are 83.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 119.4 inches of rain each year with 2.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in New Madrid County.

StatNew Madrid County
Mean High75.8
Nice Days83.82
Rainfall119.4
Snowfall2.6
Sunny_hours5:31
75.8°
Average High
119.4
Inches of Rain

New Madrid County Photos

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New Madrid County Demographics

Population over time in New Madrid County

The current population in New Madrid County is 16,341. The population has decreased -5.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 16,658 -3.6%
2021 17,275 -1.6%
2020 17,560 -

Gender in New Madrid County

  • New Madrid County is 52.2% female with 8,524 female residents.

  • New Madrid County is 47.8% male with 7,817 male residents.

Female
52.2% (8,524)
Male
47.8% (7,817)
Gender New Madrid County MO USA
Female 52.2% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 47.8% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in New Madrid County

New Madrid County is:

  • 76.1% White with 12,437 White residents.

  • 12.2% African American with 1,987 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 9.5% Two Or More with 1,548 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 348 Hispanic residents.

White
76.1% (12,437)
African American
12.2% (1,987)
American Indian
0.1% (13)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (8)
Two Or More
9.5% (1,548)
Hispanic
2.1% (348)

Table: New Madrid County By Race

Race New Madrid County MO USA
White 76.1% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 12.2% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 9.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For New Madrid County, Missouri

  • 5.2% of households in New Madrid County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.2% of households in New Madrid County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.1% of households in New Madrid County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.0% of households in New Madrid County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.6% of households in New Madrid County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in New Madrid County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.3% of households in New Madrid County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.7% of households in New Madrid County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in New Madrid County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in New Madrid County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (844)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.2% (1,496)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.1% (1,981)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.0% (1,955)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.6% (2,711)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (2,805)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (1,680)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.7% (1,911)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (634)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (318)
Income New Madrid County MO USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.0% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.6% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.7% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in New Madrid County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in New Madrid County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (980)
9-12th Grade
11% (1,797)
High School / GED
46% (7,516)
Some College
15% (2,451)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,470)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (1,143)
Master's Degree
5% (817)
Professional Degree
1% (163)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education New Madrid County MO USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 6% 6%
High School / GED 46% 30% 26%
Some College 15% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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