New Madrid County, Missouri
New Madrid County: County in Missouri, United States
About
New Madrid County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,956 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,693 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Madrid. The county was created 213 years ago in 1811.
Quick Facts about New Madrid County
| Population : | 16,693 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 1808 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.9% |
| Named for : | New Madrid |
| Altitude : | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Capital : | New Madrid |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1812 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:31:42 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Madrid County is located at 36°35'41"N 89°39'7"W (36.5946500, -89.6518300). It has 7 neighbors: Fulton County, Dunklin County, Mississippi County, Pemiscot County, Scott County, Stoddard County and Lake County.
New Madrid County map
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The largest city of New Madrid County is Glendale with a population of 5,863. Other cities include, Portageville population 2,869, New Madrid population 2,765, Lilbourn population 1,025 and Gideon population 952. See all New Madrid County cities & populated places.
New Madrid County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Madrid County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 5,863 | City in Missouri |
| Portageville | 2,869 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| New Madrid | 2,765 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Lilbourn | 1,025 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Gideon | 952 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Morehouse | 844 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Parma | 602 | City in Missouri |
| Matthews | 584 | Human settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Marston | 441 | Human settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Howardville | 329 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Risco | 303 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Canalou | 286 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Tallapoosa | 144 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| Catron | 60 | City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States |
| North Lilbourn | 43 | Human settlement in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America |
New Madrid County has 7 neighbours.
- Fulton County county in Kentucky, United States
- Dunklin County county in Missouri, United States
- Mississippi County county in Missouri, United States
- Pemiscot County county in Missouri, United States
- Scott County county in Missouri, United States
- Stoddard County county in Missouri, United States
- Lake County county in Tennessee, United States
- New Madrid
Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Madrid County decreased by 13.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,956 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,764 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,471 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,316 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,229 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,067 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,839 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,544 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,272 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,076 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,693 | -2.29% | estimation process |
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
