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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

Total population
197,121
+10%since 2000
from 179,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
152K166K180K194K208K1990201020202024Joplin
2024204K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,886
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,193
+23%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,685
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,681 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(171,266)
Black1.4%(2,711)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(10,988)
Asian1%(1,982)
Other4.9%(9,753)
Diversity Score29.5%(58,154)
Diversity Score
30
+166%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

JoplinCENTRAL53,930
What's inside

3 component counties

Jasper CountyCENTRAL127,428Newton County62,263Cherokee County19,105
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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

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