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Joplin

Missouri · 50,150 residents · 38.081 sq mi
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Joplin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,150
+10%since 2000
from 45,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,317 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K43K47K50K54K1990201020202024Joplin
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,884
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,555 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,943
+24%since 2000
from $17,738 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(41,058)
Black2.6%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,144)
Asian0.7%(337)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(6,652)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(42,904)
Black3.2%(1,622)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,241)
Asian1.6%(795)
Other5.2%(2,600)
Diversity Score32.8%(16,454)
Diversity Score
33
+124%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joplin, Missouri?

Joplin, Missouri has about 50,150 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joplin, Missouri?

The typical household in Joplin, Missouri earns about $36,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joplin, Missouri expensive?

In Joplin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Joplin, Missouri?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Joplin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joplin, Missouri?

About 19.6% of people in Joplin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joplin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Joplin, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,194 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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