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 59,019.

  • The median home value in Newton County is $209,803.

  • The median income in Newton County is $60,313.

  • The median rent in Newton County is $781.

  • The unemployment rate in Newton County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Newton County is 14.9%.

  • The average high in Newton County is 74.4° and there are 107.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Newton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Newton County

Joplin, MO Population 51,848

Neosho, MO Population 12,670

Granby, MO Population 2,274

Seneca, MO Population 2,005

Loma Linda, MO Population 986

Diamond, MO Population 982

Leawood, MO Population 692

Shoal Creek Drive, MO Population 598

Fairview, MO Population 398

Saginaw, MO Population 305

Stella, MO Population 266

Newtonia, MO Population 222

Grand Falls Plaza, MO Population 214

Shoal Creek Estates, MO Population 177

Stark City, MO Population 144

Redings Mill, MO Population 95

Wentworth, MO Population 85

Dennis Acres, MO Population 52

Ritchey, MO Population 44

Cliff Village, MO Population 23

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.

StatNewton County
Mean High74.4
Nice Days81.28
Rainfall107.2
Snowfall4.2
Sunny_hours5:45
74.4°
Average High
107.2
Inches of Rain

Newton County Photos

Joplin Historic District
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Main Streetc Looking Southc Joplinc Mo
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Joplin Panorama
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Joplin Downtown Historic District
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Obama Joplin Missouri
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Newton County Demographics

Population over time in Newton County

The current population in Newton County is 59,019. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 58,634 0.6%
2021 58,288 0.2%
2020 58,180 -

Gender in Newton County

  • Newton County is 49.6% female with 29,262 female residents.

  • Newton County is 50.4% male with 29,756 male residents.

Female
49.6% (29,262)
Male
50.4% (29,756)
Gender Newton County MO USA
Female 49.6% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Newton County

Newton County is:

  • 82.3% White with 48,582 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 534 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 822 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 928 Asian residents.

  • 1.1% Hawaiian with 653 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 29 Other residents.

  • 6.8% Two Or More with 4,000 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.9% Hispanic with 3,471 Hispanic residents.

White
82.3% (48,582)
African American
0.9% (534)
American Indian
1.4% (822)
Asian
1.6% (928)
Hawaiian
1.1% (653)
Other
0.0% (29)
Two Or More
6.8% (4,000)
Hispanic
5.9% (3,471)

Table: Newton County By Race

Race Newton County MO USA
White 82.3% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.8% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.9% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Newton County, Missouri

  • 3.9% of households in Newton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Newton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Newton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Newton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Newton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Newton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Newton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Newton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Newton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Newton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (2,275)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (2,970)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (4,345)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (5,794)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.5% (9,135)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (11,027)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (9,089)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.0% (7,697)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (3,488)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (3,193)
Income Newton County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.0% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 7.3% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Newton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Newton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% 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% (1,770)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,131)
High School / GED
35% (20,656)
Some College
23% (13,574)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,311)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (8,852)
Master's Degree
5% (2,950)
Professional Degree
2% (1,180)
Doctorate Degree
1% (590)
Education Newton County MO USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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