Demographics & People — New Madrid, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,720 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
| Median Age | 38.9 |
| Total Households | 1,170 |
| Family Households | 674 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.29 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,148 |
| Black or African American | 394 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 997 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 827 |
| Irish | 620 |
| German | 328 |
| English | 296 |
| American | 137 |
| Italian | 122 |
| French (except Basque) | 75 |
| Scotch-Irish | 48 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 35 |
Language
| English Only | 2,438 |
| Spanish | 52 |
| Population 5+ | 2,517 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 199 |
| Population 18+ | 2,222 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Madrid, Missouri.