Neosho, MO

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2023 Population

12,857

1.48% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.7

4.26% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.8%

20.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,159

11.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$148,600

9.83% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

5,631

0.758% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Neosho, MO had a population of 12.9k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $55,159. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Neosho, MO grew from 12,670 to 12,857, a 1.48% increase and its median household income grew from $49,301 to $55,159, a 11.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Neosho, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.86%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (4.85%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.34%).

None of the households in Neosho, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Neosho, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Neosho, MO are Crowder College (1,250 degrees awarded in 2023) and Neosho Beauty College (32 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Neosho, MO was $148,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%.

Most people in Neosho, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Neosho, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Neosho, MO is home to a population of 12.9k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.09% of Neosho, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.04k people).

In 2023, there were 7.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.26k people) in Neosho, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 754 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.2%

2023 Citizenship

92.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.2% of Neosho, MO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Neosho, MO was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Neosho, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Neosho, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.26k ± 485
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.19k ± 344
Two+ (Hispanic)
754 ± 324

11.3%

Hispanic Population

1.46k people

11.3% of the people in Neosho, MO are hispanic (1.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Neosho, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

8.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

8.36%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

As of 2023, 8.09% of Neosho, MO residents (1.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Neosho, MO was 8.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Neosho, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
249 ± 128
Vietnam
188 ± 80
Gulf War (1990s)
37 ± 36

Neosho, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Neosho, MO employs 5.63k people. The largest industries in Neosho, MO are Manufacturing (1,024 people), Retail Trade (819 people), and Educational Services (607 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,636), Information ($71,302), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,460).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.63k

2023 Value

± 541

−0.758%

1 Year decline

± 13.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Neosho, MO declined at a rate of −0.758%, from 5.67k employees to 5.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Neosho, MO, are Production Occupations (690 people), Sales & Related Occupations (679 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (483 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Neosho, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.63k

2023 Value

± 541

−0.758%

1 Year decline

± 13.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Neosho, MO declined at a rate of −0.758%, from 5.67k employees to 5.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Neosho, MO, are Manufacturing (1,024 people), Retail Trade (819 people), and Educational Services (607 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Neosho, MO, though some of these residents may live in Neosho, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,938

Median earning men ± $4,627

$31,176

Median earning women ± $4,296

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,250), Information ($71,719), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,256).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($105,268), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,554), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,578).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Neosho, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Neosho, MO awarded 1,282 degrees. The student population of Neosho, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,475 male students and 2,452 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Neosho, MO are White (828 and 65.6%), followed by Unknown (170 and 13.5%), Hispanic or Latino (146 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (51 and 4.04%).

The largest universities in Neosho, MO by number of degrees awarded are Crowder College (1,250 and 97.5%) and Neosho Beauty College (32 and 2.5%).

The most popular majors in Neosho, MO are General Studies (301 and 23.5%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (255 and 19.9%), and Registered Nursing (134 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,927 students enrolled in Neosho, MO, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,786 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
301 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
134 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
57 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Neosho, MO was General Studies with 301 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Neosho, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Crowder College
1,250 degrees awarded
Neosho Beauty College
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crowder College with 1,250 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 679 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Neosho, MO, which is 1.13 times more than the 603 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 828 degrees mean that there were 4.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 170 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Neosho, MO was $148,600 in 2023, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $135,300 to $148,600, a 9.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Neosho, MO is 57.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Neosho, MO have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Neosho, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Neosho, MO is $55,159. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Neosho, MO was Census Tract 206.02 with a value of $66,000, followed by Census Tract 208 and Census Tract 202, with respective values of $64,575 and $62,471.

Housing

Property

$148,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,592

$2,673

Median Property Taxes

±$347

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Neosho, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Neosho, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.7%

Homeownership

2023

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.7% of the housing units in Neosho, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Neosho, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 206.02
Census Tract 208
Census Tract 202

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Neosho, MO was Census Tract 206.02 with a value of $66,000, followed by Census Tract 208 and Census Tract 202, with respective values of $64,575 and $62,471.

The following map shows all of the places in Neosho, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,159

Median Household Income

± $5,986

4.63k

Number of Households

± 466

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.63k households in Neosho, MO grew to $55,159 from the previous year's value of $49,301.

The following chart displays the households in Neosho, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Neosho, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (14.1%)
Worked At Home (3.32%)

In 2023, 79.2% of workers in Neosho, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.1%) and those who worked at home (3.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Neosho, MO have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.821% of the workforce in Neosho, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Neosho, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Neosho, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Neosho, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Neosho, MO (1.92k out of 12.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Neosho, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85% of the population of Neosho, MO has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 7.13% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Newton County, MO see N/A patients per year on average, which represents a NaNk% change from the previous year (N/A patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2699 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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N/A to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newton County, MO

Primary care physicians in Newton County, MO see an average of N/A patients per year. This represents a NaNk% change from the previous year (N/A patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Newton County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

7.13%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Neosho, MO declined by 12.1% from 17% to 15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Neosho, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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