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Joplin

Montana · 159 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Joplin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−24%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−1%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1111622132643152000201020202024Joplin
2024265
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,867
+137%since 2000
from $24,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction43.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(151)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−31%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joplin, Montana?

Joplin, Montana has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joplin, Montana?

The typical household in Joplin, Montana earns about $57,500 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 $109,300.

How educated are people in Joplin, Montana?

About 32.7% 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 1.2% of people in Joplin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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