New Madrid County, MO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | New Madrid County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,970 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 22.9 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.81% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,796 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New Madrid County declined by 9.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 16,041 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Madrid County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | New Madrid County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,052 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.41% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Madrid County is about 29% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | New Madrid County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $47,646 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $734 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.6% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New Madrid County is about 5.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $734 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Madrid County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Madrid County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.5 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.0 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,522 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,575 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 465 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in New Madrid County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New Madrid County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | New Madrid County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
New Madrid County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | New Madrid County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.4% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.4% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Madrid County, Missouri.
What is the population of New Madrid County, Missouri?
The population of New Madrid County, Missouri is 15,970, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New Madrid County, Missouri?
The population density of New Madrid County, Missouri is 22.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New Madrid County, Missouri?
The median household income in New Madrid County, Missouri is $49,052, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New Madrid County, Missouri?
The median home price in New Madrid County, Missouri is $47,646, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New Madrid County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in New Madrid County, Missouri is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.