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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Joplin Metro

Joplin, MO-KS · 3 counties · 200,771 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 $49,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,225.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200,771
+12%since 2000
from 179,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
152K166K180K194K208K1990201020202024Joplin
2024204K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,309
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,114
+59%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,225
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,681 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+20%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(160,180)
Black1.4%(2,862)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(15,498)
Asian1.2%(2,354)
Other6.4%(12,758)
Diversity Score38.1%(76,470)
Segregation Score23.1%(46,357)
Diversity Score
38
+243%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 200,771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Joplin, MO-KS earns about $49,309 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 $122,225, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Joplin, MO-KS?

About 22.1% 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 16.1% 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 44,487 residents, a change of about 28 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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