Living In Newton County, MO

Newton County Summary

Life in Newton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Newton 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 Newton County:

The population in Newton County is 59,490.
The median home value in Newton County is $237,952.
The median income in Newton County is $64,583.
The median rent in Newton County is $777.
The unemployment rate in Newton County is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Newton County is 13.4%.
The average high in Newton County is 74.4° and there are 107.2 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Newton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Newton County

Joplin, MO Population 52,218

Neosho, MO Population 12,857

Granby, MO Population 2,345

Seneca, MO Population 1,938

Loma Linda, MO Population 1,070

Diamond, MO Population 911

Leawood, MO Population 606

Shoal Creek Drive, MO Population 543

Fairview, MO Population 371

Saginaw, MO Population 347

Newtonia, MO Population 273

Grand Falls Plaza, MO Population 259

Stella, MO Population 252

Shoal Creek Estates, MO Population 213

Stark City, MO Population 125

Redings Mill, MO Population 107

Wentworth, MO Population 103

Dennis Acres, MO Population 55

Ritchey, MO Population 50

Cliff Village, MO Population 9

Map Of Newton County

Newton County, MO Weather

The average high in Newton County is 74.4°.
There are 81.28 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 107.2 inches of rain each year with 4.2 inches of snow.
There is an average of 5:45 hours of sun each day in Newton County.

Stat	Newton County
Mean High	74.4
Nice Days	81.28
Rainfall	107.2
Snowfall	4.2
Sunny Hours	5:45

74.4°
Average High

107.2
Inches of Rain

Newton County Photos

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Newton County Demographics

Population over time in Newton County

The current population in Newton County is 59,490. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	58,634	0.6%
2022	58,288	0.2%
2021	58,180	-

Gender in Newton County

Newton County is 50.2% female with 29,863 female residents.
Newton County is 49.8% male with 29,626 male residents.

Female

50.2% (29,863)

Male

49.8% (29,626)

Gender	Newton County	MO	USA
Female	50.2%	50.7%	50.5%
Male	49.8%	49.3%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Newton County

Newton County is:

81.3% White with 48,351 White residents.
0.9% African American with 555 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 636 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 943 Asian residents.
1.3% Hawaiian with 759 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 129 Other residents.
7.2% Two Or More with 4,284 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 3,833 Hispanic residents.

White

81.3% (48,351)

African American

0.9% (555)

American Indian

1.1% (636)

Asian

1.6% (943)

Hawaiian

1.3% (759)

Other

0.2% (129)

Two Or More

7.2% (4,284)

Hispanic

6.4% (3,833)

Table: Newton County By Race

Race	Newton County	MO	USA
White	81.3%	76.8%	58.2%
African American	0.9%	11.0%	12.0%
American Indian	1.1%	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	1.6%	2.1%	5.7%
Hawaiian	1.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	7.2%	4.4%	3.9%
Hispanic	6.4%	5.1%	19.0%

Household Income For Newton County, Missouri

3.5% of households in Newton County earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Newton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Newton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Newton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Newton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Newton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Newton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Newton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Newton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Newton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

3.5% (2,098)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.3% (2,572)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.3% (3,733)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.4% (5,584)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.3% (7,887)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.5% (12,170)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.7% (9,339)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.3% (8,482)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.1% (3,658)

$200,000 or more

6.7% (3,962)

Income	Newton County	MO	USA
Less than $10,000	3.5%	4.8%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.3%	4.0%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.3%	7.6%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.4%	7.9%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.3%	12.2%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.5%	17.5%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.7%	13.3%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.3%	16.9%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.1%	7.7%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	6.7%	8.1%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Newton County for adults over 25

4.0% of adults in Newton County completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Newton County completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Newton County completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Newton County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Newton County completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Newton County completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Newton County completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Newton County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Newton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (2,379)

9-12th Grade

7% (4,164)

High School / GED

34% (20,226)

Some College

23% (13,682)

Associate's Degree

9% (5,354)

Bachelor's Degree

15% (8,923)

Master's Degree

5% (2,974)

Professional Degree

2% (1,189)

Doctorate Degree

1% (594)

Education	Newton County	MO	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	7%	6%	6%
High School / GED	34%	30%	26%
Some College	23%	21%	19%
Associate's Degree	9%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	15%	20%	21%
Master's Degree	5%	9%	10%
Professional Degree	2%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%