New Madrid, MO

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New Madrid Overview

2,761
TOTAL POPULATION
1,562
MALE POPULATION
1,199
FEMALE POPULATION
130.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
76.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,846
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,458
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,443
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,104
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

New Madrid Zip Codes

New Madrid Area Codes

Race in New Madrid

The most populous races in New Madrid are White / Caucasian (2,045 | 74.1%), Black / African American (522 | 18.9%), and Two or more Races (186 | 6.7%).
Race in New Madrid
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American52218.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino351.3%
Native / Alaskan80.3%
White / Caucasian2,04574.1%
Two or more Races1866.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,761100.0%

Ancestry in New Madrid

The most populous ancestries reported in New Madrid are Irish (620 | 22.5%), German (328 | 11.9%), English (296 | 10.7%), American (137 | 5.0%), and Italian (122 | 4.4%), together accounting for 54.4% of all New Madrid residents.
Ancestry in New Madrid
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1375.0%
Austrian80.3%
Bhutanese140.5%
Cherokee170.6%
Choctaw170.6%
Czechoslovakian80.3%
Dutch170.6%
English29610.7%
European140.5%
French752.7%
French Canadian80.3%
German32811.9%
Irish62022.5%
Italian1224.4%
Kiowa80.3%
Mexican351.3%
Pennsylvania German100.4%
Scandinavian90.3%
Scotch-Irish481.7%
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Immigrants in New Madrid

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Madrid came from Europe (8 | 0.3%), Germany (8 | 0.3%), and Western Europe (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.9% of all New Madrid residents.
Immigrants in New Madrid
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe80.3%
Germany80.3%
Western Europe80.3%
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Sex and Age in New Madrid

Sex and Age in New Madrid

The most populous age groups in New Madrid are 65 to 69 Years (183 | 11.7%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (178 | 14.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Madrid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (8.7%)38 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years121 (7.7%)32 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years49 (3.1%)83 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years84 (5.4%)44 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years138 (8.8%)121 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Years135 (8.6%)127 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Years12 (0.8%)25 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Years83 (5.3%)9 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Years165 (10.6%)83 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years101 (6.5%)138 (11.5%)
50 to 54 Years68 (4.3%)82 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years86 (5.5%)43 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years68 (4.3%)31 (2.6%)
65 to 69 Years183 (11.7%)53 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years39 (2.5%)178 (14.8%)
75 to 79 Years33 (2.1%)45 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.3%)16 (1.3%)
85 Years and over56 (3.6%)51 (4.3%)
Total1,562 (100.0%)1,199 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Madrid

Median Family Size in New Madrid

The median family size in New Madrid is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (364 | 58.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (156 | 24.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Madrid
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple364 (58.0%)3.11
Single Male/Father108 (17.2%)3.08
Single Female/Mother156 (24.8%)2.67
Total Families628 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in New Madrid

The median household size in New Madrid is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (108 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (547 | 46.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Madrid
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple364 (31.0%)3.16
Single Male/Father108 (9.2%)3.20
Single Female/Mother156 (13.3%)2.74
Non-family547 (46.6%)1.31
Total Households1,175 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Madrid

Out of a total of 1,175 households in New Madrid, 628 (53.4%) are family households, while 547 (46.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 278, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 501.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Madrid
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-501 (42.6%)
2-Person Households278 (23.7%)36 (3.1%)
3-Person Households127 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households152 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households51 (4.3%)10 (0.9%)
6-Person Households20 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (53.4%)547 (46.6%)

Female Fertility in New Madrid

Fertility by Age in New Madrid

Average fertility rate in New Madrid is 120.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 249.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Madrid
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years68 (100.0%)249.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total68 (100.0%)120.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Madrid

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Madrid
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in New Madrid

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Madrid
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree68 (100.0%)351.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total68 (100.0%)120.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Madrid

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Madrid
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in New Madrid

Income Overview in New Madrid

Per Capita Income in New Madrid is $25,846, while median incomes of families and households are $59,458 and $42,443 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,761$25,846
Median Family Income628$59,458
Mean Family Income628$69,588
Median Household Income1,175$42,443
Mean Household Income1,175$58,676
Income Deficit628$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,76111.89%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,76188.11¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7610.40

Earnings by Sex in New Madrid

Average Earnings in New Madrid are $32,214, $34,704 for men and $30,579 for women, a difference of 11.9%.
Earnings by Sex in New Madrid
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male685 (55.6%)$34,704
Female547 (44.4%)$30,579
Total1,232 (100.0%)$32,214

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Madrid

The most common earnings brackets in New Madrid are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (133 | 19.4%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (107 | 19.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Madrid
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less53 (7.7%)27 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99973 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99923 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)59 (10.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99941 (6.0%)12 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (5.1%)22 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (1.5%)15 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99922 (3.2%)47 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99925 (3.6%)79 (14.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99954 (7.9%)62 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (2.5%)107 (19.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99955 (8.0%)69 (12.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99928 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99951 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999133 (19.4%)16 (2.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99944 (6.4%)11 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.0%)
$100,000+10 (1.5%)10 (1.8%)
Total685 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Madrid

Average earnings in New Madrid are $40,425 for men and $35,456 for women, a difference of 12.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $42,159, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,159. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,173, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,274.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Madrid
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,159$36,173
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,425$35,456

Family Income in New Madrid

Family Income Brackets in New Madrid

According to the New Madrid family income data, there are 201 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in New Madrid
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999172.7%
$15,000 to $24,999213.3%
$25,000 to $34,999386.1%
$35,000 to $49,99914322.8%
$50,000 to $74,99920132.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997111.3%
$100,000 to $149,99912620.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+111.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Madrid

3-person families (133 | 21.2%) account for the highest median family income in New Madrid with $75,729 per family, while 2-person families (289 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $30,090 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Madrid
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families289 (46.0%)$60,179
3-Person Families133 (21.2%)$75,729
4-Person Families145 (23.1%)$42,102
5-Person Families41 (6.5%)$0
6-Person Families20 (3.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total628 (100.0%)$59,458

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Madrid

The median family income in New Madrid is $59,458, with families comprising 3+ earners (71) having the highest median family income of $95,795, while families with 1 earner (225) have the lowest median family income of $40,114, accounting for 11.3% and 35.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Madrid
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners111 (17.7%)$60,536
1 Earner225 (35.8%)$40,114
2 Earners221 (35.2%)$74,479
3+ Earners71 (11.3%)$95,795
Total628 (100.0%)$59,458

Household Income in New Madrid

Household Income Brackets in New Madrid

With 288 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in New Madrid, accounting for 24.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in New Madrid
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000242.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991058.9%
$15,000 to $24,99912810.9%
$25,000 to $34,99912610.7%
$35,000 to $49,99922719.3%
$50,000 to $74,99928824.5%
$75,000 to $99,99911910.1%
$100,000 to $149,99913611.6%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+242.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Madrid

The median household income in New Madrid is $42,443, with the highest median household income of $60,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 364 households (31.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,815, with 75 households (6.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Madrid
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years75 (6.4%)$31,815
25 to 44 Years315 (26.8%)$57,868
45 to 64 Years364 (31.0%)$60,000
65+ Years421 (35.8%)$37,112
Total1,175 (100.0%)$42,443

Poverty in New Madrid

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Madrid

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of New Madrid, 65 to 74 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 82 males (39.6%) and 40 females (61.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Madrid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (4.7%)19 (11.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (7.1%)20 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years20 (14.7%)40 (61.5%)
65 to 74 Years82 (39.6%)15 (6.7%)
75 Years and over7 (10.0%)22 (23.7%)
Total128 (8.8%)116 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Madrid

According to the poverty statistics in New Madrid, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Madrid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years132 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years10 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years62 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years141 (95.3%)140 (88.0%)
25 to 34 Years138 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years233 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years157 (92.9%)200 (90.9%)
55 to 64 Years116 (85.3%)25 (38.5%)
65 to 74 Years125 (60.4%)209 (93.3%)
75 Years and over63 (90.0%)71 (76.3%)
Total1,328 (91.2%)1,048 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Madrid

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New Madrid show that 3.3% or 12 of the total 364 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.9%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Madrid
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children191 (94.1%)12 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total352 (96.7%)12 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Madrid

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Madrid
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Madrid

The poverty data for New Madrid shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 5 of the single-parent households (1.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (5.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (4.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Madrid
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (5.9%)5 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (3.3%)5 (1.9%)

Employment Characteristics in New Madrid

Employment by Class of Employer in New Madrid

Among the 1,037 employed individuals in New Madrid, private company employees (695 | 67.0%), local government employees (187 | 18.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (48 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Madrid
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees69567.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)484.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations484.6%
Local Government Employees18718.0%
State Government Employees141.3%
Federal Government Employees454.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,037100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Madrid

According to the labor force statistics for New Madrid, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,290), 48.2% or 1,104 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 37 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Madrid
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years67 (57.8%)6 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years179 (69.1%)7 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years198 (75.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years219 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years245 (63.0%)8 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years73 (56.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years51 (51.5%)4 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years24 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,104 (48.2%)25 (2.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Madrid

According to labor force statistics for New Madrid, 65.5% of individuals (823) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,256) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 114 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.9% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Madrid
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School39 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma423 (65.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree247 (60.8%)20 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher114 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total823 (65.5%)19 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Madrid

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Madrid are Management (69 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (59 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (34 | 3.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (28 | 2.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (15 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Madrid

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Madrid, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Madrid
OccupationMaleFemale
Management58 (84.1%)11 (15.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 32 (54.2%)27 (45.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)105 (61.4%)66 (38.6%)
Total (Overall)572 (53.1%)506 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Madrid are Healthcare Support (166 | 15.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (77 | 7.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in New Madrid

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Madrid, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (34.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (65.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Madrid
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support57 (34.3%)109 (65.7%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)79 (29.8%)186 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)572 (53.1%)506 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Madrid are Office & Administration (171 | 15.9%), and Sales & Related (125 | 11.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Madrid

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Madrid
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related74 (59.2%)51 (40.8%)
Office & Administration19 (11.1%)152 (88.9%)
Total (Category)93 (31.4%)203 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)572 (53.1%)506 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Madrid are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (71 | 6.6%), Construction & Extraction (38 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (34 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Madrid

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Madrid
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair45 (63.4%)26 (36.6%)
Total (Category)117 (81.8%)26 (18.2%)
Total (Overall)572 (53.1%)506 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Madrid are Production (106 | 9.8%), Material Moving (66 | 6.1%), and Transportation (31 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Madrid

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Madrid
OccupationMaleFemale
Production95 (89.6%)11 (10.4%)
Transportation31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)
Total (Category)178 (87.7%)25 (12.3%)
Total (Overall)572 (53.1%)506 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Madrid

Employment Industries in New Madrid

The major employment industries in New Madrid include Health Care & Social Assistance (219 | 20.3%), Retail Trade (216 | 20.0%), Manufacturing (142 | 13.2%), Educational Services (125 | 11.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in New Madrid

Employment Industries by Sex in New Madrid

The New Madrid industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Madrid
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting73 (89.0%)9 (11.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing131 (92.2%)11 (7.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade81 (37.5%)135 (62.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services33 (26.4%)92 (73.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance71 (32.4%)148 (67.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Public Administration26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total572 (53.1%)506 (46.9%)

Education in New Madrid

School Enrollment in New Madrid

The most common levels of schooling among the 537 students in New Madrid are elementary school (185 | 34.4%), college / undergraduate (146 | 27.2%), and middle school (75 | 14.0%).
School Enrollment in New Madrid
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5911.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School18534.4%
Middle School7514.0%
High School7213.4%
College / Undergraduate14627.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total537100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Madrid

Out of a total of 537 students who are enrolled in schools in New Madrid, 32 (6.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 505 (94.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26 (19.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 53 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Madrid
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds129 (97.7%)3 (2.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds50 (94.3%)3 (5.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds108 (80.6%)26 (19.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total505 (94.0%)32 (6.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Madrid

Education (92 | 35.2%), business (32 | 12.3%), arts & humanities (26 | 10.0%), liberal arts & history (23 | 8.8%), and social sciences (22 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 261 individuals in New Madrid who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Madrid
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics145.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural124.6%
Physical & Health Sciences186.9%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences228.4%
Engineering124.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology103.8%
Business3212.3%
Education9235.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History238.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2610.0%
Total261100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Madrid

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Madrid

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Madrid are males with 2 vehicles (230, accounting for 40.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (121, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Madrid
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (1.2%)12 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle173 (30.2%)200 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles230 (40.2%)121 (26.0%)
3 Vehicles75 (13.1%)87 (18.7%)
4 Vehicles61 (10.7%)28 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles26 (4.5%)17 (3.7%)
Total572 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Madrid

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Madrid are 5 to 9 minutes (320 commuters, 31.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (147 commuters, 14.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (133 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in New Madrid
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes383.7%
5 to 9 Minutes32031.2%
10 to 14 Minutes13313.0%
15 to 19 Minutes14714.3%
20 to 24 Minutes676.5%
25 to 29 Minutes636.1%
30 to 34 Minutes12011.7%
35 to 39 Minutes403.9%
40 to 44 Minutes252.4%
45 to 59 Minutes373.6%
60 to 89 Minutes252.4%
90 or more Minutes121.2%

Commute Time by Sex in New Madrid

The most common commute times in New Madrid are 5 to 9 minutes (127 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (193 commuters, 41.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Madrid
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)38 (8.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes127 (22.6%)193 (41.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes73 (13.0%)60 (12.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes101 (18.0%)46 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (2.9%)51 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes21 (3.7%)42 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes85 (15.1%)35 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes40 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes25 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes37 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes25 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Madrid

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Madrid are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (91, 16.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (196, 42.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Madrid
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)38 (8.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM81 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM87 (15.5%)11 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21 (3.7%)35 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM91 (16.2%)69 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM77 (13.7%)196 (42.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (6.4%)37 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM25 (4.4%)17 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM35 (6.2%)12 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM71 (12.6%)50 (10.7%)
Total562 (100.0%)465 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Madrid

Occupancy by Ownership in New Madrid

Of the total 1,175 dwellings in New Madrid, owner-occupied units account for 678 (57.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 497 (42.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Madrid
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units67857.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49742.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,175100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Madrid

Occupancy by Household Size in New Madrid
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50142.6%
2-Person Household31426.7%
3-Person Household12710.8%
4+ Person Household23319.8%
Total Housing Units1,175100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Madrid

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Madrid
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household231 (46.1%)270 (53.9%)
2-Person Household217 (69.1%)97 (30.9%)
3-Person Household74 (58.3%)53 (41.7%)
4+ Person Household156 (66.9%)77 (33.1%)
Total Housing Units678 (57.7%)497 (42.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Madrid

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Madrid
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School78 (72.2%)30 (27.8%)
High School Diploma232 (43.8%)298 (56.2%)
College/Associate Degree211 (59.6%)143 (40.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher157 (85.8%)26 (14.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Madrid

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Madrid
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23820.3%
35 to 44 Years15212.9%
45 to 54 Years21418.2%
55 to 64 Years15012.8%
65 to 74 Years27323.2%
75 to 84 Years675.7%
85 Years and Over816.9%
Total1,175100.0%

Housing Finances in New Madrid

Median Income by Occupancy in New Madrid

Median Income by Occupancy in New Madrid
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied678 (57.7%)$59,383
Renter-Occupied497 (42.3%)$31,637
Average1,175 (100.0%)$42,443

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Madrid

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Madrid
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (2.4%)7 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (1.8%)93 (18.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (2.9%)45 (9.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (3.5%)39 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99947 (6.9%)79 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999128 (18.9%)99 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999191 (28.2%)97 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (12.1%)37 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999135 (19.9%)1 (0.2%)
$150,000 or more23 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total678 (100.0%)497 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Madrid

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Madrid
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300135 (19.9%)79 (15.9%)
$300 to $499132 (19.5%)76 (15.3%)
$500 to $799105 (15.5%)140 (28.2%)
$800 to $99999 (14.6%)110 (22.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499148 (21.8%)64 (12.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99959 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total678 (100.0%)497 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Madrid

Housing Structures in New Madrid

Housing Structures in New Madrid
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached80168.2%
Single Unit, Attached141.2%
2 Unit Apartments796.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments685.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments443.7%
10 or more Apartments645.4%
Mobile Home / Other1058.9%
Total1,175100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Madrid

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Madrid
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached587 (73.3%)214 (26.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other91 (86.7%)14 (13.3%)
Total678 (57.7%)497 (42.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Madrid

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Madrid
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)8 (1.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (1.6%)118 (23.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms176 (26.0%)313 (63.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms276 (40.7%)41 (8.3%)
8 or more Rooms215 (31.7%)17 (3.4%)
Total678 (100.0%)497 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Madrid

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Madrid
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas162 (23.9%)160 (32.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)6 (1.2%)
Electricity506 (74.6%)331 (66.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total678 (100.0%)497 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Madrid

Household Vehicle Usage in New Madrid
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16 (2.4%)101 (20.3%)
1 Vehicle296 (43.7%)266 (53.5%)
2 Vehicles224 (33.0%)109 (21.9%)
3 or more Vehicles142 (20.9%)21 (4.2%)
Total678 (100.0%)497 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Madrid

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Madrid

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units357321
Median Property Value$80,500$143,300
Median Household Income$58,719$12
Monthly Housing Costs$369$0
Real Estate Taxes$468$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Madrid

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Madrid
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00082 (23.0%)15 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999141 (39.5%)87 (27.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99989 (24.9%)205 (63.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (2.8%)14 (4.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99935 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total357 (100.0%)321 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Madrid

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Madrid
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (4.5%)12 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (10.4%)35 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99985 (23.8%)10 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999120 (33.6%)43 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (14.6%)71 (22.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (4.2%)30 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.1%)120 (37.4%)
Total357 (100.0%)321 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Madrid

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Madrid
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x192 (53.8%)92,875 (28,933.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x63 (17.6%)184 (57.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x30 (8.4%)75 (23.4%)
4.0x or more72 (20.2%)28 (8.7%)
Total357 (100.0%)321 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Madrid

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Madrid
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800224 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49976 (21.3%)116 (36.1%)
$800 to $1,49957 (16.0%)146 (45.5%)
Total357 (100.0%)321 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Madrid

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Madrid

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Madrid
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years385 (98.5%)6 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years241 (64.4%)133 (35.6%)
26 to 34 Years147 (79.5%)38 (20.5%)
35 to 44 Years228 (70.2%)97 (29.8%)
45 to 54 Years287 (73.8%)102 (26.2%)
55 to 64 Years162 (80.6%)39 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years431 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older156 (95.7%)7 (4.3%)
Total2,217 (84.0%)422 (16.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Madrid

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Madrid
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen385 (98.5%)6 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen241 (64.4%)133 (35.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Madrid

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Madrid
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000351 (94.1%)22 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999549 (84.2%)103 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999609 (77.0%)182 (23.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999202 (64.7%)110 (35.3%)
$100,000 and over506 (99.0%)5 (1.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Madrid

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Madrid
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 678 (43.3%)102 (56.7%)
6 to 18 Years199 (50.9%)186 (47.6%)
19 to 25 Years16 (4.3%)225 (60.2%)
25 to 34 Years25 (13.5%)122 (65.9%)
35 to 44 Years33 (10.2%)195 (60.0%)
45 to 54 Years121 (31.1%)216 (55.5%)
55 to 64 Years66 (32.8%)96 (47.8%)
65 to 74 Years431 (100.0%)128 (29.7%)
75 Years and over156 (95.7%)86 (52.8%)
Total1,125 (42.6%)1,356 (51.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Madrid

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Madrid
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years26 (9.1%)39 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years130 (24.2%)72 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years33 (15.9%)124 (55.4%)
75 Years and over36 (51.4%)56 (60.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Madrid

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Madrid: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (8.4%)10 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years19 (9.2%)5 (2.2%)
75 Years and over29 (41.4%)47 (50.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Madrid: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (5.6%)22 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Madrid: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (9.1%)13 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years15 (2.8%)49 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)37 (16.5%)
75 Years and over19 (27.1%)18 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Madrid: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years69 (12.8%)60 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years14 (6.8%)105 (46.9%)
75 Years and over36 (51.4%)31 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Madrid: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years15 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (9.1%)43 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)52 (23.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (19.4%)

Technology Access in New Madrid

Computing Device Access in New Madrid

Computing Device Access in New Madrid
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop55447.1%
Smartphone92278.5%
Tablet58649.9%
No Computing Device13811.7%
Total1,175100.0%

Internet Access in New Madrid

Internet Access in New Madrid
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home72261.5%
Cellular Data Only17915.2%
Satellite Internet1109.4%
No Internet23119.7%
Total1,175100.0%

New Madrid Summary

New Madrid, Missouri is a small city located in the southeastern corner of the state, near the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of New Madrid County and is part of the Sikeston-New Madrid Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 3,116 as of the 2010 census, and is the largest city in the county.

History

New Madrid was founded in 1789 by Spanish Governor Esteban Rodríguez Miró, who named it after Madrid, Spain. The city was originally part of the Louisiana Territory, and was part of the Missouri Territory when it was created in 1812. During the War of 1812, the city was the site of the Battle of New Madrid, which was fought between the United States and the British. The city was also the site of several earthquakes in 1811 and 1812, which caused significant damage to the area.
In the 19th century, New Madrid was a major port on the Mississippi River, and was a center of trade and commerce. The city was also a major stop on the Underground Railroad, and was home to several prominent abolitionists.

Geography

New Madrid is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, in the southeastern corner of Missouri. The city is situated on a floodplain, and is prone to flooding. The city is located in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which is an area of high seismic activity.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of New Madrid is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including a large poultry processing plant. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large paper mill.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by the New Madrid County Airport, which offers flights to St. Louis and Memphis.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of New Madrid was 3,116. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 17.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of New Madrid?
Total Population of New Madrid is 2,761.
What is the Total Male Population of New Madrid?
Total Male Population of New Madrid is 1,562.
What is the Total Female Population of New Madrid?
Total Female Population of New Madrid is 1,199.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Madrid?
There are 130.28 Males per 100 Females in New Madrid.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Madrid?
There are 76.76 Females per 100 Males in New Madrid.
What is the Median Population Age in New Madrid?
Median Population Age in New Madrid is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Madrid
Average Family Size in New Madrid is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Madrid
Average Household Size in New Madrid is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Madrid?
Per Capita income in New Madrid is $25,846.
What is the Median Family Income in New Madrid?
Median Family Income in New Madrid is $59,458.
What is the Median Household income in New Madrid?
Median Household Income in New Madrid is $42,443.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Madrid?
Income or Wage Gap in New Madrid is 11.9%.
Women in New Madrid earn 88.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Madrid?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Madrid is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Madrid?
There are 1,104 People in the Labor Forcein in New Madrid.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Madrid?
48.2% of People are in the Labor Force in New Madrid.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Madrid?
Unemployment Rate in New Madrid is 2.3%.