Newton County GIS Maps
Newton County, Missouri, has 58,648 residents and covers 624.8 square miles. The population grew 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Newton County is 29145.
Neosho is the county's largest population center. Newton County also includes 8 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 34 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Newton County Trends
- Population
- 58,648▴
- Median Home Value
- $175,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 21,769▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Newton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Newton County Population
Newton County had 58,648 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% higher than in 2010. Newton County added 6,012 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 94 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Joplin, Neosho and Seneca.
Population Trend in Newton County MO
Newton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Newton County Zip Codes
Newton County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Joplin (64804), Neosho (64850) and Seneca (64865). Joplin is the largest zip by population, with about 38,078 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 117% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Newton County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64804 | Joplin | 38,078 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 64850 | Neosho | 24,586 | ▴ 2.2% |
| 64865 | Seneca | 5,670 | ▾ -5.5% |
| 64844 | Granby | 4,412 | ▾ -5.7% |
| 64840 | Diamond | 2,785 | ▾ -1% |
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Newton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Newton County Demographics
Newton County has a median age of 40.2, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 23.9% of residents are under 18, while 18.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Newton County MO
Median Age
40.2
Under 18
23.9%
Age 65+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
23%
Newton County School Districts
Newton County is served by 9 public school districts with 21,769 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Joplin, Neosho R-V and Carl Junction R-I. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Newton County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin School District | 7,873 | 36.2% | ▴ 1.6% |
| Neosho R-V School District | 4,998 | 23% | ▾ 0% |
| Carl Junction R-I School District | 3,331 | 15.3% | ▾ -3.6% |
| Seneca R-VII School District | 1,487 | 6.8% | ▾ -0.7% |
| East Newton County R-VI School District | 1,459 | 6.7% | ▾ -2.7% |
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Newton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Newton County Housing & Real Estate
Newton County has a median home value of $175,300 and a median gross rent of $777. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $314,900 and homes spent about 52 days on the market.
Newton County Housing Mix
Newton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Newton County Housing Trends
Newton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Newton County, MO
Newton County has 2,529 business listings across 511 categories. The largest categories in Newton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (99, 3.9%), Auto Repair (51, 2.0%), and Gas Stations (47, 1.9%). The full Newton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Newton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Newton County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 99 | 3.9% |
| Auto Repair | 51 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 47 | 1.9% |
| Contractors | 32 | 1.3% |
| Hospitals | 31 | 1.2% |
| Baptist Church | 30 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 29 | 1.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 29 | 1.1% |
| Public Service And Government | 28 | 1.1% |
| Hotels | 26 | 1.0% |
Newton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Neosho |
| Roughrider Village Apartments | Accommodation | Neosho |
| Compton CPA Group | Accountant | Neosho |
| 4 States Sports | Active Life | Neosho |
| Kelly Club | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Neosho |
| Zimmer Marketing | Advertising Agency | Joplin |
| MFA Agri Service | Agricultural Cooperatives | Neosho |
| S&H Farm Supply Inc. | Agricultural Service | Joplin |
| Southside Feed | Agriculture | Neosho |
| Air Medics | Air Duct Cleaning Service | Joplin |
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Newton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Newton County Basemaps
Newton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Newton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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