Demographics in Joplin, MO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Joplin?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

52,218

Male

25,743

49.3%

Female

26,475

50.7%

Median Age

37.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

83.8%

Black

2.9%

Hispanic

6.4%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

8.3%

Other

1.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.8%

High School or Higher

39.4%

Foreign Born

4.0%

Veterans

6.4%

Married

35.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Joplin, MO has a population of 52,218 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is 83.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.0%.