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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Joplin Metro

Joplin, MO-KS · 3 counties · 156,284 residents · 1,850.827 sq mi
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Joplin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,042. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,991.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

156,284
−13%vs 2000
vs 179,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
84 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
152K166K180K194K208K1990201020202024Joplin
2024204K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,042
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,308 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,642
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,409 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,991
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,681 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$293
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $428 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
1.8
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(164,678)
Black1.1%(1,955)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,053)
Asian0.5%(931)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(19,984)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(150,468)
Black0.8%(1,325)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1,098)
Asian0.5%(847)
Other2.3%(3,644)
Diversity Score10.7%(16,654)
11
−4%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.6%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joplin, MO-KS?

Joplin, MO-KS has about 156,284 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Joplin, MO-KS?

The typical household in Joplin, MO-KS earns about $21,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joplin, MO-KS expensive?

In Joplin, MO-KS, the median home is worth about $37,991, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Joplin, MO-KS?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Joplin, MO-KS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joplin, MO-KS?

About 15.6% of people in Joplin, MO-KS live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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