City · Missouri
Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, city, mostly in Jasper County (86.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Newton County, Missouri. Joplin had 53,930 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,762 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 52,593 (±47). GEOID 2937592.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,930
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,762 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,593 ±47
Median household income
$52,097
±$3,671 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$168,300
±$7,003 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$962
±$28 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Joplin and what county is it in?
Joplin is a city mostly in Jasper County (86.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Newton County, Missouri. It covers 38.1 square miles of land, 1,359 residents per square mile in 2020.
Joplin is in the Joplin, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 44,581 | 86.1% |
| Newton County | 7,181 | 13.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Joplin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,930 people lived in Joplin on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 51,762 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 52,593 (±47).
| Measure | Joplin | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,593 ±47 | 124,357 | +2,207 |
| Households | 22,710 ±628 | 49,489 | +2,341 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.06 | 2.47 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 25,398 ±610 | 54,480 | +2,051 |
Joplin's population since 2000
From 45,504 in 2000 to 53,930 in 2025: up 18.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Joplin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Joplin?
The median resident of Joplin is 38.5 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Joplin | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±1.1 | 36.8 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±1.2 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±1.1 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±1.1 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2% ±1.4 pts | 80.6% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±0.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±1.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±1.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7% ±1.3 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±1.2 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7% ±2.2 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±2.1 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Joplin earn?
Half of Joplin's 22,710 households earn less than $52,097 a year (±$3,671), against $60,694 in Jasper County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $55,934 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Joplin | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,097 ±$3,671 | $60,694 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,566 ±$4,292 | $79,727 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,024 ±$1,894 | $31,916 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±2.0 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±5.1 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1% ±1.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±1.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6% ±1.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Joplin?
Owners occupy 53.4% of Joplin's occupied homes and renters 46.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,300 by its owner (±$7,003). The median renter pays $962 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Joplin | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,300 ±$7,003 | $166,900 | +$13,356 |
| Median gross rent | $962 ±$28 | $973 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±3.8 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,196 ±$38 | $1,219 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.4% ±2.4 pts | 62.8% | −4.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.6% ±2.4 pts | 37.2% | – |
| Housing units | 25,398 ±610 | 54,480 | +2,051 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8% ±2.0 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.5% ±2.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.8% ±1.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Joplin building?
Builders took permits for 214 new housing units in Joplin in 2025 (168 in single-family houses), 4.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Joplin work and get to work?
77.1% of Joplin's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Joplin | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8% ±1.9 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±2.0 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±1.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±2.0 pts | 8.8% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min ±1.3 | 19.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Joplin?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Joplin, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,919 (Tract 110) to $79,535 (Tract 102).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105Jasper County | 5,032 | $52,583 |
| Tract 108Jasper County | 4,434 | $36,238 |
| Tract 102Jasper County | 4,840 | $79,535 |
| Tract 110Jasper County | 3,730 | $29,919 |
| Tract 109.02Jasper County | 3,724 | $64,408 |
| Tract 101Jasper County | 3,529 | $40,569 |
| Tract 205.02Newton County | 5,419 | $75,417 |
| Tract 106.01Jasper County | 3,167 | $35,476 |
| Tract 205.01Newton County | 5,140 | $72,030 |
| Tract 107Jasper County | 2,947 | $61,213 |
| Tract 106.02Jasper County | 2,550 | $50,757 |
| Tract 112.02Jasper County | 3,634 | $70,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Joplin) · Census block assignment files
How does Joplin compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Joplin is the 765th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 12th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Joplin ranks 273rd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 104th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 127th | 420 |
| Median household income | 273rd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 165th | 420 |
| Median home value | 186th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 168th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 134th | 404 |
| Median age | 213th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 353rd | 418 |
| Work from home | 144th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 342nd | 420 |
Joplin's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Joplin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Joplin?
4 of the 57 figures for Joplin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Joplin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Joplin.