County · Missouri
New Madrid County, Missouri
New Madrid County, Missouri. New Madrid County had 15,086 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.2% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 15 places (15 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 29143.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,086
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,434 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,731
Median household income
$51,881
±$4,292 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$111,800
±$8,297 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$729
±$26 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in New Madrid County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,434 residents in New Madrid County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,086 for July 1, 2025, down 8.2% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,731 over 675 square miles of land.
| Measure | New Madrid County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,731 | 6,191,814 | −1,829 |
| Households | 6,695±249 | 2,508,227 | −676 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.09 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,876±41 | 2,825,287 | −730 |
New Madrid County's population since 2000
From 19,760 in 2000 to 15,086 in 2025: down 23.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in New Madrid County?
New Madrid County holds 15 places: 15 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Portageville with 2,702 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Portageville | 2,942 | $52,279 |
|---|---|---|
| New Madrid | 2,787 | $57,727 |
| Sikeston | 16,291 | $58,915 |
| Lilbourn | 994 | $40,625 |
| Gideon | 780 | $41,538 |
| Morehouse | 741 | $32,254 |
| Parma | 555 | $63,750 |
| Matthews | 534 | $42,695 |
| Marston | 397 | $35,000 |
| Risco | 286 | $48,000 |
| HowardvilleGEOID 2933364 | 277 | $13,281 |
| CanalouGEOID 2911026 | 158 | $46,875 |
| TallapoosaGEOID 2972196 | 78 | $55,750 |
| CatronGEOID 2912052 | 41 | not published |
| North LilbournGEOID 2953138 | 22 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Madrid County?
The median resident of New Madrid County is 41.3 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.0%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Madrid County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.6 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 5.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.2%±1.5 pts | 76.3% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.0%±1.3 pts | 10.9% | −2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.2%±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3%±1.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | −3.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±2.1 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Madrid County earn?
Half of New Madrid County's 6,695 households earn less than $51,881 a year (±$4,292), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $47,602 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Madrid County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,881±$4,292 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,569±$7,158 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,377±$2,413 | $39,695 | +$4,017 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7%±2.5 pts | 12.6% | −4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±4.1 pts | 15.8% | −14.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.5%±3.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±2.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Madrid County?
Owners occupy 64.2% of New Madrid County's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,800 by its owner (±$8,297). The median renter pays $729 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Madrid County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,800±$8,297 | $230,300 | +$20,113 |
| Median gross rent | $729±$26 | $1,033 | −$66 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4%±6.1 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,144±$78 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2%±3.1 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,876±41 | 2,825,287 | −730 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7%±2.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7%±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3%±1.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Madrid County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across New Madrid County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Madrid County get to work?
86.6% of New Madrid County's workers drive alone and 3.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | New Madrid County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.0%±2.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | −3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.6%±2.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±2.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min±1.7 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are New Madrid County's census tracts?
New Madrid County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,615 (Tract 9604) to $54,160 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960129143960100 | 4,183±308 | $54,160 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960229143960200 | 1,829±273 | $49,688 |
| Tract 960329143960300 | 2,905±113 | $51,917 |
| Tract 960429143960400 | 2,057±227 | $46,615 |
| Tract 960529143960500 | 1,847±184 | $49,545 |
| Tract 960629143960600 | 2,910±54 | $50,147 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does New Madrid County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 65th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 114th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th of 115 |
| Median household income | 94th of 115 |
| Median home value | 105th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 70th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 102nd of 115 |
| Median age | 53rd of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Madrid County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.