Neosho, Missouri
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Neosho is a city located in Newton County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,505. It is the county seat of Newton CountyTemplate:GR.
Neosho was the birthplace of ragtime composer and pianist James Scott, and of painter Thomas Hart Benton.
Geography
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Location of Neosho, Missouri
Neosho is located at 36°51'20" North, 94°22'35" West (36.855448, -94.376462)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 38.7 km² (14.9 mi²). 38.7 km² (14.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 10,505 people, 4,136 households, and 2,725 families residing in the city. The population density is 271.7/km² (703.6/mi²). There are 4,510 housing units at an average density of 116.6/km² (302.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.99% White, 1.04% African American, 1.61% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 1.00% Pacific Islander, 2.73% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. 4.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,136 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% are married couples living together, 11.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 29.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,225, and the median income for a family is $37,790. Males have a median income of $27,672 versus $20,632 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,847. 12.8% of the population and 8.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Neosho official website (http://www.neoshomo.org/)
- Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce (http://www.neoshocc.com/)