New Madrid County's estimated 2026 population is 14,891 with a growth rate of -1.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Madrid County is the 67th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,928 and has seen a growth of -21.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 43.2 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 12,007 adults, (3,125 of whom are seniors) in New Madrid County.
Female: 8,205 (52.2%)
Male: 7,526 (47.8%)
The racial composition of New Madrid County includes 75.23% White, 13.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,834 | 75.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,060 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,713 | 10.89% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.09% |
New Madrid County's average per capita income is $39,400. Household income levels show a median of $51,881. The poverty rate stands at 17.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,205 | $114,013 |
| Families | $67,137 | $90,300 |
| Households | $51,881 | $75,569 |
| Non Families | $30,198 | $42,069 |
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