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Joplin

Montana · 265 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Joplin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,891. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
+26%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
−26%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1111622132643152000201020202024Joplin
2024265
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,891
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,165
+17%since 2000
from $24,014 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+19%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction23.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade23.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
Diversity Score
3
−40%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+103%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−58.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joplin, Montana?

Joplin, Montana has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joplin, Montana?

The typical household in Joplin, Montana earns about $67,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Joplin, Montana?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Joplin, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joplin, Montana?

About 31.7% of people in Joplin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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