Joplin, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
52,218
Population
1,371/sq mi density
$51,154
Median Income
$30,344 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$207,169 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
588
Violent Crime/100K
4,580 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,154 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
588 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
52,218
Census 2023
Population Density
1,371
per square mile
Land Area
35.7
square miles (92.4 km²)
Median Age
37.5 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.8%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.6%
Spanish
5.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.9%
Veterans
8.1%
35% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.9%
53% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.5%
45% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 52,218 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,371 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
Language
| English Only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.9% |
| Veterans | 8.1% |
| Disability | 19.9% |
| Health Insurance | 87.5% |
| Uninsured | 12.5% |
| Broadband Access | 89.2% |