What percentage of people rent in New Madrid, MO?
40.0% (±9.1 points) of the occupied homes in New Madrid, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 462 renting households against 694 that own their home.
In New Madrid, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 40.0% in 2020–2024 (−7.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 40.0% (±9.1 points)
- Renting households
- 462 (±111)
- Median renter income
- $37,869 (±$6,059)
Who rents and who owns in New Madrid
| New Madrid | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 40.0% (±9.1 points) | 35.8% (±3.1 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 462 (±111) | 2,395 (±257) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 694 (±134) | 4,300 (±210) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.5) | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $37,869 (±$6,059) | $32,138 (±$3,560) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,833 (±$20,467) | $67,386 (±$5,888) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In New Madrid, the renter share is not measurably different from New Madrid County (35.8%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In New Madrid County, New Madrid ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in New Madrid has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.8% (±7.9 points) | 40.0% (±9.1 points) | −7.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $645 (±$75) | $786 (±$102) | +21.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,833 (±$11,490) | $57,727 (±$16,451) | +44.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near New Madrid
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Madrid | — | 40.0% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Howardville | 2.8 mi | 70.9% (±16.8 points) | Higher |
| Lilbourn | 3.4 mi | 46.6% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lilbourn | 4.1 mi | 100.0% (±92.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marston | 5.7 mi | 58.5% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catron | 8.8 mi | 18.8% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 12 mi | 36.8% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portageville | 14 mi | 39.8% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canalou | 14 mi | 19.0% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canalou, MO (19.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Howardville, MO (70.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across New Madrid County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Lilbourn | 100.0% (±92.8 points) |
| 2 | Howardville | 70.9% (±16.8 points) |
| 3 | Marston | 58.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 4 | Lilbourn | 46.6% (±13.8 points) |
| 5 | Morehouse | 44.2% (±11.2 points) |
| 6 | New Madrid | 40.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 7 | Portageville | 39.8% (±9.6 points) |
| 8 | Parma | 38.5% (±12.1 points) |
| 9 | Matthews | 36.8% (±16.7 points) |
| 10 | Gideon | 33.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Tallapoosa | 26.3% (±25.7 points) |
| 12 | Risco | 21.4% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in New Madrid County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New Madrid
How many renters are there in New Madrid?
New Madrid has an estimated 462 (±111) renting households, 40.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in New Madrid?
In New Madrid, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 40.0% in 2020–2024 (−7.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in New Madrid?
A renting household in New Madrid has 2.4 people on average, against 2.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in New Madrid?
The median renting household in New Madrid, MO has an income of $37,869 (±$6,059) a year, against $70,833 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — New Madrid city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for New Madrid city, Missouri (place:52076, in state:29).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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