Newton County, MO

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    2024 Population
    60,118
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.5%
    0.394% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,301
    2.66% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $190,700
    8.78% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    26,850
    1.67% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Newton County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.7% of the residents in Newton County, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Newton County, MO are Crowder College (1,067 degrees awarded in 2024) and Neosho Beauty College (42 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Newton County, MO was $190,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

    Most people in Newton County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Newton County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Newton County, MO is home to a population of 60.1k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.55% of Newton County, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.74k people).

    In 2024, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.3k people) in Newton County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.93k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.7% of Newton County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Newton County, MO was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newton County, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      48.3k ± 604
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.52k ± 253
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.93k ± 436
    6.75%
    Hispanic Population
    4.06k people

    In 2024, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.3k people) in Newton County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.93k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.75% of the people in Newton County, MO are hispanic (4.06k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Newton County, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.55%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.74k people
    4.37%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.6k people

    As of 2024, 4.55% of Newton County, MO residents (2.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newton County, MO was 4.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,453 ± 247
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,003 ± 247
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      567 ± 208

    Newton County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.3% of the population of Newton County, MO has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Newton County, MO see 8,484 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (8,484 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4001 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2427 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    8,484 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newton County, MO

    Primary care physicians in Newton County, MO see an average of 8,484 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (8,484 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.7%
    Uninsured
    40.9%
    Employer Coverage
    18.6%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    10.8%
    Non-Group
    2.12%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newton County, MO declined by 3.67% from 13.2% to 12.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newton County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.89 in Newton County, MO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.9% in Newton County, MO.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.4% in Newton County, MO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Newton County, MO employs 26.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Newton County, MO were Manufacturing (5,168 people), Retail Trade (3,366 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,356 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($107,885), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,307), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,799).

    Employment

    Occupations

    26.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,163
    1.67%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.02%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newton County, MO grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 26.4k employees to 26.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newton County, MO, are Production Occupations (3,318 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,647 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,508 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newton County, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    26.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,163
    1.67%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.02%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newton County, MO grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 26.4k employees to 26.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newton County, MO, are Manufacturing (5,168 people), Retail Trade (3,366 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,356 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newton County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Newton County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,473
    Median earning men ± $2,590
    $33,681
    Median earning women ± $1,753

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,099), Information ($72,578), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,366).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,028), Wholesale Trade ($52,531), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,087).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 97
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 95
      Construction
    3. 90
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $409k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $163k
      Manufacturing
    3. $88k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Newton County, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Newton County, MO awarded 1,109 degrees. The student population of Newton County, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,409 male students and 2,597 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Newton County, MO are White (709 and 65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (149 and 13.7%), Unknown (125 and 11.5%), and Two or More Races (40 and 3.67%).

    The largest universities in Newton County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Crowder College (1,067 and 96.2%) and Neosho Beauty College (42 and 3.79%).

    The most popular majors in Newton County, MO are General Studies (291 and 26.2%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (154 and 13.9%), and Registered Nursing (101 and 9.11%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 4,006 students enrolled in Newton County, MO, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,852 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      291 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      101 degrees awarded
    3. Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
      56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Newton County, MO was General Studies with 291 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Newton County, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Crowder College
      1,067 degrees awarded
    2. Neosho Beauty College
      42 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crowder College with 1,067 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 577 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newton County, MO, which is 1.08 times more than the 532 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 709 degrees mean that there were 4.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 149 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Newton County, MO was $190,700 in 2024, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $175,300 to $190,700, a 8.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Newton County, MO is 76.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Newton County, MO have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newton County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.31%.

    Housing

    Property

    $190,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,568
    $16,956
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$909

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newton County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.6% of the housing units in Newton County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,301
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,221
    22.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,066

    In 2024, the median household income of the 22.1k households in Newton County, MO grew to $66,301 from the previous year's value of $64,583.

    The following chart displays the households in Newton County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Newton County, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.1%)
    2. Carpooled (10.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.59%)

    In 2024, 78.1% of workers in Newton County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (8.59%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Newton County, MO have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Newton County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Newton County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newton County, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.31%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newton County, MO (7.92k out of 58.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newton County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16.6% of the children was living in poverty in Newton County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 255 in Newton County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.3% per 100,000 population.

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