Economy & Jobs — Joplin, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,097 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,344 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 26,297 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Retail | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 107 |
| Fast Food | 105 |
| Insurance Agencies | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 54 |
| Law Offices | 49 |
| Commercial Banks | 46 |
| Real Estate Offices | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 38 |
| Dental Offices | 37 |
| Physician Offices | 35 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 21 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
| Used Car Dealers | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
