Newton County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newton County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29145
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 145
Geography
- Land Area
- 624.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 626.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.908371
- Longitude
- -94.335034
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 58,142
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,028
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,098 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,041 | 5.2% |
| White | 50,104 | 86.2% |
| Black | 642 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 761 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 749 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 342 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 129 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,410 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,619 | 3.7% |
| White | 39,300 | 89.3% |
| Black | 615 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 547 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,821 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 60,118
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,449
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,921
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 48,846 | 81.3% |
| Black | 567 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 963 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 39,118
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,816 | 12.3% |
| Republican | 21,829 | 55.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,473 | 31.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,937 | 48.4% |
| Female | 19,874 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,269 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,212 | 3.1% |
| Black | 76 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 492 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,514
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,631 | 51.4% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 23.9% |
| Black | 21 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 121 | 24.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,561 | 50.5% |
| Female | 9,831 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,260 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,572 (23.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,866
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $190,339
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $835
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.