Joplin, Missouri Population 2022
Joplin is a city located in Jasper County Missouri. Joplin has a 2020 population of 51,888. Joplin is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 50,911 in 2010.
The average household income in Joplin is $64,113 with a poverty rate of 18.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $789 per month, and the median house value is $125,900. The median age in Joplin is 36.7 years, 35.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Joplin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Joplinwas:
- White: 86.48%
- Two or more races: 4.32%
- Black or African American: 3.24%
- Asian: 2.27%
- Native American: 2.18%
- Other race: 1.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 181,466 | 951 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 180,515 | 951 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 179,564 | 951 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 178,613 | 374 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 178,239 | 842 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 177,397 | 711 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 176,686 | 817 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 175,869 | 725 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 175,144 | 737 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 174,407 | 561 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 173,846 | -1,987 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 175,833 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,575 | 86.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2,178 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,635 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 1,145 | 2.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,099 | 2.18% |
| Some Other Race | 712 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.08% |
Joplin Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,369 | 2.38 | 57.7 |
| Non Family | 8,557 | 1.32 | 45.7 |
| Married | 8,554 | 3.11 | 76.8 |
| Female | 2,134 | 3.26 | 33.6 |
| Male | 1,124 | 3.24 | 50.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 941 | 2.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,580 | 7.65% |
| High School Graduate | 10,283 | 30.49% |
| Some College | 8,531 | 25.29% |
| Associates Degree | 2,462 | 7.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,893 | 17.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,038 | 9.01% |
Joplin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,275 | 26,420 | 7,726 |
| Hispanic | 1,195 | 850 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 1,087 | 1,016 | 304 |
| Black | 987 | 880 | 234 |
| Native American | 672 | 508 | 111 |
| Asian | 645 | 599 | 324 |
| Other Race | 353 | 256 | 65 |
| Islander | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.23%.
$31,875
Average Earnings
$38,186
Average Male
$27,776
Average Female
Joplin Language by Age
Joplin Language
93.91% of Joplin residents speak only English, while 6.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.
Joplin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,557 | 7,400 | 18.25% |
| Hispanic | 2,452 | 531 | 21.66% |
| Black | 1,443 | 387 | 26.82% |
| Multiple | 2,167 | 350 | 16.15% |
| Native | 1,082 | 129 | 11.92% |
| Asian | 1,128 | 58 | 5.14% |
| Other | 17 | NaN% |
18.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.59%
Male Poverty Rate
18.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Joplin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Joplin is Black, with 26.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Joplin is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.45%.
Joplin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Joplin Married by Age and Sex
Joplin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Joplin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,889 | 8.40% |
| Native American | 122 | 14.01% |
| Black | 78 | 6.38% |
| Other Race | 30 | 6.85% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.79% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.52% |
Joplin Veterans by Education
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.46%
Born in Joplin
96.38%
Native Born
3.62%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.38% of Joplin residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in Missouri. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 51,888 | 321 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 51,567 | 321 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 51,246 | 321 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 50,925 | 321 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 50,604 | 135 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 50,469 | 277 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 50,192 | 412 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 49,780 | 378 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 49,402 | 506 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 48,896 | 413 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 48,483 | 133 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 48,350 | -2,561 | -5.03% |
| 2010 | 50,911 | 5,407 | 1.13% |
| 2000 | 45,504 | 4,543 | 1.06% |
| 1990 | 40,961 | 1,835 | 0.46% |
| 1980 | 39,126 | -130 | -0.03% |
| 1970 | 39,256 | 298 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 38,958 | 247 | 0.06% |
| 1950 | 38,711 | 1,567 | 0.41% |
| 1940 | 37,144 | 3,690 | 1.05% |
| 1930 | 33,454 | 3,552 | 1.13% |
| 1920 | 29,902 | -2,171 | -0.70% |
| 1910 | 32,073 | 6,050 | 2.11% |
| 1900 | 26,023 | 16,080 | 10.10% |
| 1890 | 9,943 | 2,905 | 3.52% |
| 1880 | 7,038 | 0.00% |