New Madrid, MO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in New Madrid

Hurricane Ridge / Bayouville

Maulsby / Charter Oak

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of New Madrid

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.5%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

304

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.7%
Seniors (65+): 21.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 40.2%
Some College or Associate's: 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.2%
Single Parents: 13.2%
Couples & Adults: 32.8%
Living Alone: 38.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 19.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 28.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 71.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 87.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.5%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 2.8%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources