Neosho, MO

Census Place

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2024 Population
13,224
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
33
2.08% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
15.2%
3.71% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$57,891
4.95% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$163,400
9.96% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
5,881
4.44% 1-year growth

About

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.

90.1% 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 2024, the median property value in Neosho, MO was $163,400, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Neosho, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 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 13.2k people, from which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.2% of Neosho, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.35k people).

In 2024, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.22k people) in Neosho, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 757 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 718 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.1%
2024 Citizenship
92.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.1% of Neosho, MO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Neosho, MO was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Neosho, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.22k ± 553
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    757 ± 450
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    718 ± 193
13.9%
Hispanic Population
1.84k people

In 2024, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.22k people) in Neosho, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 757 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 718 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.9% of the people in Neosho, MO are hispanic (1.84k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Neosho, MO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,951 ± 5,011 people
  2. India
    23,410 ± 3,749 people
  3. China
    17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.2%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.35k people
8.09%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.04k people

As of 2024, 10.2% of Neosho, MO residents (1.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Neosho, MO was 8.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    293 ± 149
  2. Vietnam
    176 ± 68
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    42 ± 38

Neosho, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Neosho, MO employs 5.88k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Neosho, MO were Manufacturing (1,197 people), Retail Trade (865 people), and Educational Services (672 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($72,941), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,868), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,917).

Employment

Occupations

5.88k
2024 Value
± 569
4.44%
1 Year growth
± 13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Neosho, MO grew at a rate of 4.44%, from 5.63k employees to 5.88k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Neosho, MO, are Production Occupations (940 people), Sales & Related Occupations (756 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (523 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Neosho, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.88k
2024 Value
± 569
4.44%
1 Year growth
± 13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Neosho, MO grew at a rate of 4.44%, from 5.63k employees to 5.88k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Neosho, MO, are Manufacturing (1,197 people), Retail Trade (865 people), and Educational Services (672 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,028
Median earning men ± $8,330
$29,589
Median earning women ± $5,386

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,192), Information ($72,870), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,721), Public Administration ($71,250), and Construction ($44,205).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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

Voting results are not available for Neosho, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
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.

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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%), 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.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    301 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    134 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Crowder College
    1,250 degrees awarded
  2. 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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Neosho, MO was $163,400 in 2024, which is 0.491 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,600 to $163,400, a 9.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Neosho, MO is 61.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Neosho, MO have an average commute time of 19.1 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.

Housing

Property

$163,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$11,700
$2,888
Median Property Taxes
±$371

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 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

61.5%
Homeownership
2024
62.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 61.5% of the housing units in Neosho, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,891
Median Household Income
± $5,104
4.7k
Number of Households
± 529

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.7k households in Neosho, MO grew to $57,891 from the previous year's value of $55,159.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Neosho, MO is from Missouri.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
  2. Carpooled (14.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (5%)

In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Neosho, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (5%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Neosho, MO have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.638% of the workforce in Neosho, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Neosho, MO (1.9k out of 12.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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.

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Health

83.5% of the population of Neosho, MO has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 7.03% on non-group plans, and 0.957% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

16.5%
Uninsured
41.2%
Employer Coverage
22.5%
Medicaid
11.8%
Medicare
7.03%
Non-Group
0.957%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Neosho, MO grew by 10.4% from 15% to 16.5%.

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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