Newton County, Missouri
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Newton County is a county located in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,648.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Neosho.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> The county was organized in 1838 and is named in honor of John Newton, a hero who fought in the Revolutionary War.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Newton County is part of the Joplin, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.3%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Adjacent counties
[edit]- Jasper County (north)
- Lawrence County (northeast)
- Barry County (southeast)
- McDonald County (south)
- Ottawa County, Oklahoma (west)
- Cherokee County, Kansas (northwest)
Rivers and creeks
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Major highways
[edit]- File:I-44 (MO).svg Interstate 44
- File:I-49 (MO).svg Interstate 49
- File:US 60.svg U.S. Route 60
- File:US 71.svg U.S. Route 71
- File:MO-43.svg Route 43
- File:MO-59.svg Route 59
- File:MO-86.svg Route 86
- File:MO-175.svg Route 175
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Transit
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[edit]Demographics
[edit]As of the census of 2000, there were 52,636 people, 20,140 households, and 14,742 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 21,897 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 93.26% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 2.23% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. 2.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 20,140 households, out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.50% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.80% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,041, and the median income for a family was $40,616. Males had a median income of $30,057 versus $21,380 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,502. About 8.10% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
[edit]| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 47,551 | 81.1% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 523 | 0.9% |
| Native American (NH) | 1,351 | 2.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 798 | 1.36% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 790 | 1.35% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 4,028 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,607 | 6.15% |
Education
[edit]Unified K-12 school districts covering parts of the county, no matter how small, including those which have offices and/or schools in other counties, include:<ref name=2020CensusSDMapNewtonCo>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref> Template:Div col
- Carl Junction R-I School District
- Diamond R-IV School District
- East Newton County R-VI School District
- Joplin School District
- McDonald County R-I School District
- Neosho R-V School District
- Pierce City R-VI School District
- Sarcoxie R-II School District
- Seneca R-VII School District
- Wheaton R-III School District
There is also a single elementary school district, Westview C-6 School District.<ref name=2020CensusSDMapNewtonCo/>
Public schools
[edit]- East Newton County R-VI School District – Granby
- Granby Elementary School (K–04)
- Triway Elementary School (K–04) – Stella
- Granby Junior High School (05–08)
- Triway Junior High School (05–08)
- East Newton County High School (09–12)
- Diamond R-IV School District – Diamond
- Diamond Elementary School (PK–04)
- Diamond Middle School (05–08)
- Diamond High School (09–12)
- Neosho R-V School District – Neosho
- Field Early Childhood Center (PK)
- Benton Elementary School (K–04)
- Central Elementary School (K–04)
- George Washington Carver Elementary School (K–04)
- Goodman Elementary School (K–04)
- South Elementary School (K–04)
- Westview Elementary School (K–07)
- Neosho Middle School (05–07)
- Neosho Junior High School (08)
- Neosho High School (09–12)
- Central Campus Alternative High School (09-12)
- Seneca R-VII School District – Seneca
- Seneca Elementary School (PK–05)
- Iva E. Wells Middle School (06–08)
- Seneca High School (09–12)
Private schools
[edit]- Neosho (K–12) – Churches of Christ<ref>Neosho Christian Schools</ref>
- Neosho (PK–12) – Pentecostal Ozark Christian Academy<ref>Ozark Christian Academy</ref>
- Racine Apostolic Christian School – Racine (PK–12) – Pentecostal
- Trinity Learning Center [Neosho, Missouri] (K-12) [Protestant]
Post-secondary
[edit]- Crowder College – Neosho. A two-year junior college.
Public libraries
[edit]- Neosho/Newton County Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Communities
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[edit]Villages
[edit]- Cliff Village
- Dennis Acres
- Grand Falls Plaza
- Leawood
- Loma Linda
- Newtonia
- Redings Mill
- Ritchey
- Saginaw
- Shoal Creek Drive
- Shoal Creek Estates
- Silver Creek
- Stark City
- Stella
- Wentworth
Unincorporated communities
[edit]- Aroma
- Belfast
- Berwick
- Boulder City
- Christopher
- Gregg
- Hornet
- Jolly
- June
- McElhany
- Monark Springs
- Pepsin
- Racine
- Spring City
- Spurgeon
- Sweetwater
- Talmage City
- Tipton Ford
- Wanda
Townships
[edit]- Benton
- Berwick
- Buffalo
- Dayton
- Five Mile
- Franklin
- Granby
- Marion
- Neosho
- Newtonia
- Seneca
- Shoal Creek
- Van Buren
- West Benton
Politics
[edit]Local
[edit]The Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Newton County. Republicans hold every elected position in the county.
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State
[edit]| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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| 2024 | 79.07% 22,795 | 18.95% 5,464 | 1.98% 571 |
| 2020 | 77.89% 22,031 | 20.12% 5,692 | 1.99% 562 |
| 2016 | 71.92% 19,123 | 24.85% 6,607 | 3.23% 860 |
| 2012 | 57.88% 14,483 | 39.48% 9,880 | 2.64% 661 |
| 2008 | 61.85% 15,570 | 36.29% 9,134 | 1.86% 468 |
| 2004 | 75.23% 17,935 | 23.75% 5,662 | 1.02% 242 |
| 2000 | 66.05% 13,917 | 32.18% 6,780 | 1.77% 373 |
| 1996 | 58.15% 10,445 | 39.60% 7,114 | 2.25% 404 |
Newton County is divided into four districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, all of which are held by Republicans.
- District 159 — Bill Lant (R)<ref>2017 election</ref> Pineville) Consists of the communities of Fairview, Newtonia, Racine, Ritchey, Seneca, Stark City, and Stella.
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- District 160 — Bill Reiboldt (R-Neosho). Consists of the communities of Diamond, Granby, Loma Linda, Neosho, Wentworth, and part of Silver Creek.
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- District 161 — Bill White (R-Joplin). Consists of the communities of Leawood, Redings Mill, and parts of Joplin and Silver Creek.
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- District 162 — Charlie Davis (R-Webb City). Consists of a small part of the southeastern section of Joplin.
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All of Newton County is a part of Missouri's 32nd District in the Missouri Senate and is represented by Ron Richard (R-Joplin). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end
Federal
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All of Newton County is included in Missouri's 7th Congressional District and is represented by Eric Burlison(Republican) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot
See also
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[edit]External links
[edit]- Template:Usurped - Official website
- Rootsweb, Newton County, Missouri
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Newton County Template:Webarchive from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
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