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Joplin

Montana · 157 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Joplin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
157
−25%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
+22%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1111622132643152000201020202024Joplin
2024265
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,549
+27%since 2000
from $24,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−52.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−66%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
43.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joplin, Montana?

Joplin, Montana has about 157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joplin, Montana?

The typical household in Joplin, Montana earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joplin, Montana expensive?

In Joplin, Montana, the median home is worth about $74,400.

How educated are people in Joplin, Montana?

About 6.7% 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 0.0% of people in Joplin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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