Newton County, Missouri
Newton County is home to 60,118 people. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $66,301.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,118 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,301 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.5% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 18.8% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.7% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $190,700 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $817 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 37.5% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.2 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cherokee County, Kansas
- Barry County
- Jasper County
- Lawrence County
- McDonald County
- Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.