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 214 years ago in 1811.
County Snapshot
New Madrid County at a glance
New Madrid County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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PortagevillePopulation 2,869
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5947,-89.6518 |
| Named for | New Madrid |
| Altitude | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Capital | New Madrid |
| Establishment | January 01, 1812 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:17:48 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of New Madrid County is Portageville with a population of 2,869. Other cities include, New Madrid population 2,765 and Lilbourn population 1,025. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Madrid County decreased by 11.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,956 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,764 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,471 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,316 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,229 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,067 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,839 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,544 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,272 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,076 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,693 | -2.24% | estimation process |
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