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New Madrid

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.501
State:
Missouri

New Madrid is a city located in New Madrid County, Missouri. New Madrid has a 2026 population of 2,512. It is also the county seat of New Madrid County. New Madrid is currently declining at a rate of -1.64% annually and its population has decreased by -9.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,767 in 2020.

The median household income in New Madrid is $57,727 with a poverty rate of 12.32%. The median age in New Madrid is 38.9 years: 38.2 years for males, and 40.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 136.8 males.

2.5K
Total Population
558
Density (mi²)
-42 -1.64%
Growth

New Madrid Population

New Madrid Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,512-42-1.64%
20252,554-43-1.66%
20242,597-19-0.73%
20232,616-39-1.47%
20222,655-61-2.25%
20212,716-68-2.44%
20202,767-56-1.98%
20192,823-33-1.16%
20182,856-49-1.69%
20172,905-52-1.76%
20162,957-40-1.33%
20152,997-25-0.83%
20143,022-8-0.26%
20133,030-28-0.92%
20123,058-49-1.58%
20113,107-30-0.96%
20103,137210.67%
20003,334-16-0.48%
19903,3501464.56%
19803,20448517.84%
19702,719-148-5.16%
19602,8671415.17%
19502,72600%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 38.2 years

New Madrid Adults

There are 2,079 adults, (560 of whom are seniors) in New Madrid.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,124 (42.2%)
Male: 1,538 (57.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Madrid includes 76.63% White, 19.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,04076.63%
Black or African American53119.95%
Two or more races662.48%
Asian250.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,04076.63%
Black or African American53119.95%
Two or more races662.48%
Asian250.94%

New Madrid Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Madrid 's average per capita income is $39,439. Household income levels show a median of $57,727. The poverty rate stands at 12.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,833-
Families$63,367$78,798
Households$57,727$70,172
Non Families$34,757$55,829

$39,439

Average Income

$57,727

Median Household Income

12.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)