Joplin, MO

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2021 Population
51,539
1.9% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37
1.09% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17.6%
3.81% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$46,849
3.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$129,100
2.95% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
24,246
1.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Joplin, MO had a population of 51.5k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $46,849. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Joplin, MO grew from 50,580 to 51,539, a 1.9% increase and its median household income grew from $45,091 to $46,849, a 3.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Joplin, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), White (Hispanic) (2.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%).

None of the households in Joplin, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Joplin, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Joplin, MO are Missouri Southern State University (1,422 degrees awarded in 2021), Ozark Christian College (141 degrees), and Kansas City University (490601) (135 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Joplin, MO was $129,100, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%.

Most people in Joplin, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Joplin, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Joplin, MO is home to a population of 51.5k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.91% of Joplin, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.1k people) in Joplin, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.1%
2021 Citizenship
97.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Joplin, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Joplin, MO was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Joplin, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    42.1k ± 825
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.39k ± 468
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.64k ± 332
6.79%
Hispanic Population
3.5k people

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.1k people) in Joplin, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.79% of the people in Joplin, MO are hispanic (3.5k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    38,663 ± 4,812 people
  2. India
    21,758 ± 3,615 people
  3. China
    18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.91%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.02k people
4.33%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.19k people

As of 2021, 3.91% of Joplin, MO residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Joplin, MO was 4.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,234 ± 295
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    545 ± 172
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    411 ± 118

Joplin, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Joplin, MO employs 24.2k people. The largest industries in Joplin, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,175 people), Manufacturing (4,099 people), and Retail Trade (2,741 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,757), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,090), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,205).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

24.2k
2021 Value
± 1,242
1.31%
1 Year growth
± 7.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Joplin, MO grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 23.9k employees to 24.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Joplin, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,534 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,487 people), and Production Occupations (2,426 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Joplin, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

24.2k
2021 Value
± 1,242
1.31%
1 Year growth
± 7.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Joplin, MO grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 23.9k employees to 24.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Joplin, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,175 people), Manufacturing (4,099 people), and Retail Trade (2,741 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Joplin, MO, though some of these residents may live in Joplin, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,937
Median earning men ± $2,595
$26,793
Median earning women ± $1,236

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,237), Manufacturing ($45,791), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,735).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,037), Construction ($41,190), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,364).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Joplin, MO awarded 1,781 degrees. The student population of Joplin, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,359 male students and 3,328 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Joplin, MO are White (1,340 and 77.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (142 and 8.21%), Black or African American (65 and 3.76%), and Asian (57 and 3.3%).

The largest universities in Joplin, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Southern State University (1,422 and 79.8%), Ozark Christian College (141 and 7.92%), and Kansas City University (490601) (135 and 7.58%).

The most popular majors in Joplin, MO are General Business (211 and 11.8%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (131 and 7.36%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (121 and 6.79%).

The median tuition costs in Joplin, MO are $13,290 for private four year colleges, and $7,762 and $15,896 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Joplin, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,687 (41.5% men and 58.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,687 students enrolled in Joplin, MO, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,987 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 90 degrees awarded
  2. 80 degrees awarded
  3. 211 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Joplin, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Joplin, MO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,422 degrees awarded
  2. 141 degrees awarded
  3. 135 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Southern State University with 1,422 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 749 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Joplin, MO, which is 0.726 times less than the 1,032 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,340 degrees mean that there were 9.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 142 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,290) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($970) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($902) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Joplin, MO was $129,100 in 2021, which is 0.527 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,400 to $129,100, a 2.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Joplin, MO is 57.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Joplin, MO have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Joplin, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Joplin, MO is $46,849. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Joplin, MO was Census Tract 205.01 with a value of $72,273, followed by Census Tract 206.01 and Census Tract 114, with respective values of $68,500 and $62,788.

Property

$129,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,561
$12,369
Median Property Taxes
±$930

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Joplin, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

57.7%
Homeownership
2021
59.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 57.7% of the housing units in Joplin, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 205.01
  2. Census Tract 206.01
  3. Census Tract 114

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Joplin, MO was Census Tract 205.01 with a value of $72,273, followed by Census Tract 206.01 and Census Tract 114, with respective values of $68,500 and $62,788.

The following map shows all of the places in Joplin, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$46,849
Median Household Income
± $3,967
21.4k
Number of Households
± 1,146

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.4k households in Joplin, MO grew to $46,849 from the previous year's value of $45,091.

The following chart displays the households in Joplin, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Joplin, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Carpooled (12.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.12%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Joplin, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (6.12%).

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Commute Time

17.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Joplin, MO have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Joplin, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Joplin, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Joplin, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Joplin, MO (8.81k out of 49.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Joplin, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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87% of the population of Joplin, MO has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jasper County, MO see N/A patients per year on average, which represents a NaNk% change from the previous year (N/A patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1580 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 403 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jasper County, MO

Primary care physicians in Jasper County, MO see an average of N/A patients per year. This represents a NaNk% change from the previous year (N/A patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 24.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

13%
Uninsured
42.2%
Employer Coverage
18.9%
Medicaid
13.5%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
1.69%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Joplin, MO grew by 7.01% from 12.2% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Joplin, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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