Census ACS · #235 MSA
Joplin Metro Area
The Joplin, Mo-Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has 202,258 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $60,146 and the median home value is $157,000.
202,258
Population
109
People / sq mi
$60,146
Median Income
$157,000
Median Home Value
The Joplin CBSA covers 1,851 sq mi of land at 109.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% |
Economy & Income
$60,146
Median Household Income
$30,805
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Joplin metro's price level is 85.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $60,146 has the buying power of $70,167 in average-priced US metros.
85.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$70,167
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$60,146
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$157,000
Median Home Value
$872
Median Rent
68.0%
Homeownership
Education
89.1%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
37.4%
Foreign Born
Joplin spans these states
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Largest cities in Missouri
Largest counties in Missouri
Part of Missouri
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Joplin, Mo-Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 202,258 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #235 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Joplin metro area is $60,146, with a per capita income of $30,805.
The Joplin, Mo-Ks CBSA spans 2 states: Missouri, Kansas.
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Data for the Joplin, Mo-Ks CBSA (27900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.