Newton County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Missouri
The population of Newton County, Missouri is 59,490 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $64,583, the median home value is $175,300, and the median age is 40.2.
The population of Newton County has grown 5.8% since 2010 (58,172 → 61,519), a +0.40% annualized rate.
59,490
Population
+0.40%
Annual growth
95
People / sq mi
$64,583
Median Income
$175,300
Median Home Value
Newton County covers 625 sq mi of land at 95.2 people per square mile.
About Newton County, MO
Newton County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 36.0% of the population. With 59,490 residents, Newton County is a county in Missouri. It ranks #19 among counties in Missouri by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,583 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $175,300, with typical rent around $777.
23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 7.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Newton County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Newton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Newton County had a population of 58,172 in 2010 and 61,519 in 2024, a 5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 61,519 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.40%.
61,519
Population (2024)
58,172
Population (2010)
61,519
Peak (2024)
0.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,172 |
| 2011 | 58,564 |
| 2012 | 58,651 |
| 2013 | 58,396 |
| 2014 | 58,148 |
| 2015 | 58,165 |
| 2016 | 58,221 |
| 2017 | 58,206 |
| 2018 | 58,233 |
| 2019 | 58,329 |
| 2020 | 58,699 |
| 2021 | 59,451 |
| 2022 | 60,107 |
| 2023 | 60,813 |
| 2024 | 61,519 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.2
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
18.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,583$-4,337 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,775 |
| Per-capita income | $32,855 |
| Poverty rate | 9.0%+0.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Newton County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.0%
Carpool
79.3%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
22.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$175,300$-40,300 vs state
Median home value
$777
Median rent
76.8%
Homeownership rate
24,762
Total housing units
89.2%
Occupied
10.8%
Vacant
23.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.8%
With health insurance
93.4%
With broadband internet
36.0%
Foreign-born
8.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.7%
With a disability
93.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newton County, Missouri has a population of 59,490 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 95 people per square mile.
The population of Newton County has grown 5.8% since 2010 (58,172 → 61,519), a +0.40% annualized rate.
The median household income in Newton County, Missouri is $64,583, with mean (average) household income of $86,775 and per-capita income of $32,855. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Newton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Newton County, Missouri is 40.2 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Newton County is $175,300 and median monthly rent is $777. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,762 total housing units, 10.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Newton County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Newton County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.