New Market is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States.

[3] New Market was founded in 1881, following construction of the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad through the territory.

[5][6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.

There were 202 housing units at an average density of 466.7 per square mile (180.2/km2).

There were 212 housing units at an average density of 481.8 per square mile (186.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races.

33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 99.34% White, 0.22% Native American and 0.44% Asian.

33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.