METRO AREA · 2010 ACS
Joplin Metro
Joplin, MO-KS · 3 counties · 197,121 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 $38,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,685.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
Population, 1990 – 2024
2024204K
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(14,234)
5 to 97.1%(14,046)
10 to 147%(13,825)
15 to 197.1%(14,080)
20 to 246.7%(13,258)
25 to 3412.6%(24,905)
35 to 4412.3%(24,333)
45 to 5414%(27,503)
55 to 6411.6%(22,918)
65 to 747.8%(15,301)
75 to 844.6%(9,117)
85 and over1.8%(3,601)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$38,886
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
Information12.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Other services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2%
Education & health services1%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
$93,685
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,681 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
2.4
+3%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(171,266)
Black1.4%(2,711)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(10,988)
Asian1%(1,982)
Other4.9%(9,753)
No data for the years selected.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(6,397)
Central American1.7%(2,870)
Guatemalan1.4%(2,377)
Puerto Rican0.2%(281)
Salvadoran0.2%(247)
Honduran0.1%(104)
Spaniard0%(94)
South American0%(82)
Ecuadorian0%(51)
Chilean0%(17)
Costa Rican0%(12)
Peruvian0%(10)
+ 5 more hispanic origin groups with data
Ancestry
German19.7%(38,358)
Irish13.6%(26,499)
English12.5%(24,207)
American11.6%(22,606)
French3.4%(6,615)
Dutch2.7%(5,303)
Italian2.6%(5,105)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(4,369)
Scottish1.8%(3,422)
Polish1%(1,916)
Swedish1%(1,860)
Norwegian0.8%(1,459)
+ 34 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.6%(1,187)
French Canadian0.3%(557)
Czech0.3%(501)
Danish0.2%(447)
Russian0.2%(432)
British0.2%(408)
Greek0.2%(277)
Swiss0.1%(274)
Portuguese0.1%(272)
Belgian0.1%(267)
Austrian0.1%(238)
West Indian0.1%(210)
Hungarian0.1%(200)
Subsaharan African0.1%(193)
Canadian0.1%(144)
Croatian0.1%(144)
Arab0.1%(93)
Slovak0%(76)
Australian0%(54)
Lithuanian0%(53)
Bulgarian0%(49)
Finnish0%(49)
Ukrainian0%(43)
Iranian0%(40)
Lebanese0%(36)
Armenian0%(26)
Romanian0%(24)
Brazilian0%(21)
Syrian0%(11)
Israeli0%(10)
Iraqi0%(8)
Slovene0%(4)
Jamaican0%(4)
Serbian0%(1)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
83.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(25,103)
Married52.8%(42,072)
Widowed3.4%(2,676)
Divorced12.3%(9,758)
Women 15+
Never married25.4%(21,253)
Married50.3%(41,981)
Widowed9.9%(8,229)
Divorced14.4%(12,046)
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JoplinCENTRAL53,930Carthage15,895Neosho14,078Webb City13,459Carl Junction8,484Baxter Springs3,823Oronogo3,204Columbus2,866Galena2,788Duquesne2,345Seneca2,343Granby2,113Duenweg2,100Carterville1,869Oswego1,621Sarcoxie1,429Loma Linda1,009Diamond906Jasper870Airport Drive822Riverton769Leawood643Alba589Weir563Fairview432Shoal Creek Drive381Scammon366Saginaw333Purcell320Carytown293
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Joplin, MO-KS?
Joplin, MO-KS has about 197,121 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Joplin, MO-KS?
The typical household in Joplin, MO-KS earns about $38,886 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 $93,685, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.
How educated are people in Joplin, MO-KS?
About 18.0% 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 18.0% of people in Joplin, MO-KS live below the federal poverty line.
Has Joplin, MO-KS grown since 1990?
Yes, Joplin, MO-KS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,837 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024