Joplin Population

2011–2026

295

2026 projection

21.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Joplin. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026295+93.15%
2025286+173.11%
2023269+83.07%
2022261-3712.42%
2021298+5623.14%
2020242+2411.01%
2019218-249.92%
2018242+3014.15%
2017212+52.42%
2016207-135.91%

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Joplin Demographics

31.9median age

Median age

Female32.3 yrs
Male31.7 yrs

Adults

146
30 seniors · 21%116 other adults

Sex

Female 47.2% · 125Male 52.8% · 140

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Joplin Income

$67,891median household income

Median household income

$67,891

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$28,897

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

31.7%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Joplin Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%30%60%
Never married39%54%17%
Divorced16%15%17%
Widowed3%0%6%
Separated1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201