Demographics & People — Joplin, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,218 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~53,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 22,153 |
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| Family Households | 12,374 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2201 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43,751 |
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| Black or African American | 1,530 |
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| Asian | 1,091 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,360 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 15,889 |
| Other groups | 12,067 |
| German | 9,321 |
| Irish | 7,259 |
| English | 7,229 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,731 |
| American | 3,464 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,298 |
| Scottish | 1,741 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,084 |
Language
| English Only | 46,491 |
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| Spanish | 1,125 |
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| Population 5+ | 49,119 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,145 |
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| Population 18+ | 40,407 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Joplin, Missouri.
