Newton County, Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

60,118

Diversity Score

34.3

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.4%%

Newton County, Missouri Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Newton County, Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)48,33080.4%
Two or More Races4,3187.2%
Hispanic or Latino4,0586.8%
Asian9631.6%
Pacific Islander8371.4%
Native American7501.2%
Black / African American5660.9%
Other Race2960.5%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Newton County, Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton County, Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 80.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Newton County, Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 34.3/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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